Issue ID | 1680497 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11343785 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/08/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | "steering assist fault".. "steering loss". Vehicle experienced steering loss while driving at 45 mph and nearly cause a fatal accident. Electronic steering assist can fail with out warning, which results in loss of steering while vehicle is in motion potentially endangering the driver, passengers as well as other motorists. This is a huge safety issue and must be addressed immediately. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 197452 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE LUZERNE, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3E29DLXXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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