Issue ID | 1523888 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11162927 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 03/12/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering was catching while driving and i had to push hard to turn the wheel past certain points as it got caught at certain points. This happened while driving on the highway. That issue stopped but the wheel makes a grinding noise while turning the wheel at low speeds. I was told that the electrical rack and pinion steering needs to be replaced. The vehicle as about 93k miles on it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ASHLAND, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K29DLXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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