| Issue ID | 1539593 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11181264 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Attempted to back out of driveway and turned vehicle to left and heard loud screeching sound from engine compartment. Immediately received "service advancetrac" alert, then power steering completely failed, and "power steering failure" displayed on vehicle display. No power steering now and slightest turn of wheel results in loud screeching sound from steering rack. Now, when vehicle sits in park with engine running, no power steering is available and the wheels cannot be turned without excessive force. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CF5CFXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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