| Issue ID | 1485335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114486 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 28/07/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While attempting to reverse the vehicle with a trailer hitched to the rear of it, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning indicator illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000. * consumer stated: i started vehicle back up light on dash came on power steering was loose. I parked the truck, this was saturday morning, no service department was open. Sunday evening, i started vehicle up, power steering was working. Updated 10/19/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 190000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW ROADS, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CFXCFXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 12/01/12 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | NEW ROADS MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 255-638-9041 |
| Dealer's city | NEW ROADS |
| Dealer's state code | LA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 70760 |