| Issue ID | 1099894 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10626005 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle made a grinding sound and became difficult to steer. In addition, the contact stated that the service advance trac warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TUTTLE, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEX1CM9DFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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