Issue ID | 1562294 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11206070 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 07/05/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While making a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning and became difficult to turn. As a result, the contact crashed into a median. There were no injuries. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home as the power steering and oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALMDALE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K22DLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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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