| Issue ID | 1616768 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11278563 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/10/19 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving, the steering seized up making the vehicle nearly impossible to control. Multiple warning lights: "service advanced track, power steering, hill descent assist". Dealer reports that epas system has gone bad/failed. I've read numerous reports on the steering/electric issue. This is a major safety concern and needs to be recalled. This truck is in immaculate shape and has 67,000 miles on it. Steering should not be failing. Please get a recall going on this before someone dies i also had a wheel stud/bolt sheer off two weeks back. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET6DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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