Issue ID | 1632917 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11297519 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 29/10/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Electric power steering failed. The following ford error or fault codes were identified: u3000:49-48 and u3000:53-c8. Ford dealership advised replacement cost would be approx. $2,600. Vehicle is a 2013 ford focus ev with approx. 60k miles. Based on reports read on nhtsa website and other notable resources ford has had issues with electric power steering in several models. Though this specific model and year are not identified in a recall, the electric steering failure and accompanying codes fit the bill with issues covered in a recall. When this issue occurred the vehicle was in motion on downtown city streets, traveling at an approx. Speed of 25 to 30 mph when the electric steering failed. This event caused the vehicle to veer off to one direction and strike a curb while at the same time i depressed the brakes to stop or slow the vehicle in an attempt to regain control. The vehicle never regained electric power steering control. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CASSELBERRY, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3R48DLXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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