Issue ID | 1118817 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10642008 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/10/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Turned on the ignition and put the car in reverse, realized the car was extremely difficult to turn the wheel. Warning light came on saying "service advance trac", and "steering assist fault service req'd." the car was so difficult to turn that it is comparable to turning the wheel of a car when it is not running. A tow truck had to be called to take it to the for garage. The ford garage kept it over night in order to get a part for it, the part was replaced and the car worked for approximately two weeks and the same even occurred. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6239 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VALLEY CITY, ND |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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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