Issue ID | 1404784 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11020974 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 26/08/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When driving this vehicle, the power steering fails without warning. The power steering light on the dashboard illuminates and beeps s (driver assist failure take in immediate for service). The car is is still moving. The engine is running. The steering wheel is tight and hard to turn. The first time this happen, i was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green i put my emergency flashers on and proceed with caution to the parking lot. When i restarted the vehicle the power steering was working. The second time the power steering failed, i was in the center lane. Driving 35 to 40 mph. Traffic was heavy and moving at a steady pace. The dash board light came on and the system beeped. ( driver assist failure take in immediate for service) i was not at a red light this time . I turned on my emergency flashers and reduced my speed. After the vehicle was stopped. I waited about 30 seconds and restarted the vehicle. I drove immediately to dealership and the car is in for service . My first car payment is not due. This is a pre owned certified ford focus 2016. I would like for ford to repurchase this car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31426 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOBILE, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K25GLXXXXXX |
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 | 40 |
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