| Issue ID | 1678641 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11342400 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/07/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss power steering assist, made an abnormally loud sound and was difficult to steer. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was later taken to coggin deland ford located at (2655 n volusia ave, orange city, fl 32763) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The technician reset the computer and provided an estimate for the steering gear repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DELTONA, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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