Issue ID | 1707951 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11377292 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FLEX |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/07/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact discovered that the steering column universal joint was rusted. On multiple occasions the steering wheel seized after turning approximately 90 degrees, almost causing the driver to lose control of the steering. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The steering column was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer and local dealer skalnek ford located at 941 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48362 were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. *ln |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | AUBURN HILLS, MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMHK6C88EBXXXXXX |
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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