Issue ID | 1473288 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11100776 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 22/05/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford focus 2013 steering assist fault. As i was driving my power steering stopped working. I was very rattled as the car suddenly jerked to the right and i could not steer it back to normal. I had to shut the car off and back on to make it work again. Now whenever i turn my car on it comes up with a warning that states steering assist fault. Also my power steering is not working anymore. I could have been seriously injured or worse if this were to happen while on the interstate or in an intersection, etc.. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ST. PETERSBURG, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F26DLXXXXXX |
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 | 40 |
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