| Issue ID | 1569690 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11217564 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/05/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the vehicle on highway and turning left the steering wheel would not return to center. The driver had to manually with effort in order to avoid crossing into opposing lane, return steering to right. Took vehicle to local dealer, found fault code c1b00. Steering angle sensor failed. Ford is probably aware of this problem that appears to be do to overheating in engine compartment. Occurrence usually out of warranty. Cost $1800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COGAN STATION, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ETXCFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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