Issue ID | 1250823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10818149 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FLEX |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 30/01/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel locked up and made a loud grinding noise while being turned. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and recommended that the steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCK VALLEY, IA |
VIN pattern | 2FMHK6DT6DBXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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