Issue ID | 1462716 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11089920 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 12/04/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering wheel has locked twice after vehicle had started and was moving. First was when leaving a garage at work and moving forwards on a turn. Second was when trying to back out of a parking spot in reverse and locked up. Both times the hud popped up a message indicating failure. Took to dealer to diagnose and they said i need a new steering rack for $2300. Seems strange or faulty on the company considering it is a 2014 focus with only 38k miles on it that this would fail so soon. Never been in an accident. I am hoping this doesn't happen while driving, otherwise it might not just be repair problem but a wrongful death suit against ford. Being unable to move your steering wheel while driving is very dangerous and i am confused the estimate to repair was so high. Other websites indicate well under $1,000 to replace a steering rack with parts and labor. I suggest ford fix this problem with a recall before it gets worse for me and other owners. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38300 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | THE COLONY, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F22ELXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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