Issue ID | 1418930 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11040971 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 28/10/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering wheel acted like it lost power and as i tried to avoid a curb, instead of avoiding the curb the vechile hit the curb and blew out two tires and more damage. I will find out when i go to the ford dealer. This is the second accident i have had with a steering issue with this vechile. Sterling has been an issue where it acts like manual if the car sits or around water. Car has also had clutch and multiple service for transmission issues. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LITHIA, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F26ELXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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