| Issue ID | 1641534 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11307053 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/02/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the steering assist light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was able to control the steering wheel however, extra effort was needed to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have a diagnostic test performed or to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 146,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WINCHESTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1EF1CFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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