| Issue ID | 1155137 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681144 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/01/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while turning left, the power steering system light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to restart the engine in order to regain normal steering function. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft was faulty. As a result, the electronic power assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v316000 (steering). The failure mileage was 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET8DKXXXXXX |
| 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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