Issue ID | 1537262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11176476 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 08/02/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact had to use excessive strength to steer the vehicle to safety. The power steering indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to diehl's ford sales (11782 national pike, grantsville, md 21536, (301) 895-5135) where it was diagnosed that a new power steering system needed to be installed. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 58,000. The vin was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WASHINGTON DC, DC |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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