Issue ID | 1499189 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11130622 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 07/03/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be coasted to the side of the road and was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering computer system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was associated with the vin. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DEPEW, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P0H74E5XXXXXX |
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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