| Issue ID | 1187161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10722102 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 25/05/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When going through park, proceeding 20 mph going into a downward curving to left, c for a short distance, then came to incline, wheel was not wanting to straighten up, continued to proceed up hill; but steering would not stop steering tothe left. The only way was to come to complete stop in the center of road, bearing more in the oncoming lane; was hit or caused to be hit, by a ford focus, left driver's side to left driver's side. Flortunately for focus, my vehicle was a a complete stop, as unable straighten wheel. Vehicle not driveable, had to tow both vehicles, and now being out transportation. The 2014 was purchased in springfield missouri, the end of march; but not ever notified of any recalls, and only have had vehicle 1 1/2 months or so. This issue has caused an accident which may have been fatal for the other vehicle. Please let me know how to proceed with ford. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7600 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET0EKXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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