Issue ID | 1423837 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11045373 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/11/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering gear unit suddenly stopped working. Luckily happened when starting the car. Almost lost all control - steering becomes exceedingly heavy. If happens while driving, and if driver distracted or driver does not have strong arms, can result in serious accident. Ford dealer does not want to acknowledge seriousness. $2000 repair for car with 60,000 miles |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CONCORD, CA |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0H75ERXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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