Issue ID | 1637632 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11301167 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 21/01/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering went out. Alert for power steering. The rack and pinion have to be replaced. This car only has 61,000 miles on it at this time. Was told by repair shop that this was low mileage for this type of repair. Car is driven mainly on highway. Car is well maintained. Bought vehicle two years ago. It was a one owner car that only had 29,000 miles. I am 50 years old and a reliable driver. This car has had to have a clutch replaced and steering replaced in two years. The cars steering went out during a stop. Was able to get to the nearest repair shop with hard steering. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARDMORE,, OK |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F23DLXXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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