Issue ID | 1416599 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11035990 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/10/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering assist failure indicated on instrument panel and full loss of any steering assist. Steering requires/required lots of muscle to maintain any form of active driver intended steering changes. Resulted in no injury, but very frightening occurrence at highway speeds. Will take vehicle to dealer in the morning, vehicle mileage is 90k. A quick internet search shows this is a common problem for 2013 ford focus, so why no recall? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ASHLAND CITY, TN |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP3H25CLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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