| Issue ID | 1450456 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075531 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/02/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver was involved in a crash due to the steering wheel locking. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle. The traction control indicator illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed. The driver was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was opened. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ODESSA, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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