Issue ID | 1635482 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11299519 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 21/09/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving there was a grinding sound and the wheel locked, while the contact made a turn. The steering assist fault light illuminated and the contact could no longer turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer jimmy granger ford natchitoches (7501 la-1, natchitoches, la 71457 (318) 252-8559) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home and was currently unrepaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NATCHITOCHES, LA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F24DLXXXXXX |
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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