Issue ID | 1473223 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11100726 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 07/06/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Backing out of the driveway, my steering locked and "steering assist failure. Service needed" appeared then disappeared. I almost hit a tree behind me. When i got the car to the shop i was told that the entire power steering compound gear assembly unit had to be replaced and it would cost me $1700. Not only is this issue expensive but extremely dangerous. I was lucky it happened in the driveway and not actually on my way to or from work with rush hour traffic, causing an accident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GAINESVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K28DLXXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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