Issue ID | 1573684 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11220610 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/05/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding noise when the steering wheel was turned left or right. Also, the steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a gap in the steering. The vehicle was taken to woodhouse ford south (2288 osage ranch blvd, plattsmouth, ne 68048, (402) 296-9000) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced and the steering wheel bolts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEBRASKA CITY, NE |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0D95FRXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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