Issue ID | 1645537 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11310038 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/07/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning light illuminated continuously. The contact stated that the warning light was not illuminated after the vehicle was restarted. In addition, after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel ceased. The contact stated the vehicle was able to be driven however, the steering wheel was very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to corwin ford of springfield 3241 s glenstone ave, springfield, mo 65804, where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CAMDENTON, MO |
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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