Issue ID | 1587534 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11240564 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the power steering completely failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive home. The contact previously called j. C. Lewis ford (9505 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 210-5676) because the failure initially bean when the vehicle was started. Upon restarting the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle because there was no recall. The manufacturer was notified and they provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAVANNAH, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3J25DLXXXXXX |
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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