Issue ID | 1598645 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253749 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/09/19 |
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 became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle at a nearby fuel station and then drove home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F27DLXXXXXX |
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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