Issue ID | 1607939 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11266859 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 23/09/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and power off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle without power steering to his residence. Three days later, the vehicle was taken to yucca valley ford center (57927 twentynine palms highway, yucca valley, ca 92284, (760) 365-2353), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the epas system had multiple failures and the electrical steering system needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that he would needed to tear down the rack and pinion for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,946. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57946 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | YUCCA VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0HD4ERXXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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