| Issue ID | 1640228 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11303054 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/12/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact heard an abnormal noise and lost control of the vehicle. The power steering failure warning message was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called local dealer (smith ford located at 908 e oak st, conway, ar 72032) and a technician was sent to the residence to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPRINGDALE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEX1EM8DFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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