NHTSA Complaint #10759850 — 2011 FORD FIESTA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10759850
Vehicle	2011 FORD FIESTA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 22, 2015
Date Filed	August 27, 2015
Mileage	41,418 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

BEGAN TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS NOISE AND VIBRATION HAS STEADILY INCREASED SINCE FIRST NOTICING IT. FEELS AS THOUGH A BEARING OR BUSHING HAS FAILED OR A TOOTH IN THE STEERING GEAR IS MISSING. PLEASE NOTE: THIS CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED IN A TIMELY FASHION AND ALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY FORD DEALERSHIPS. ALSO I AM 59 YEARS OLD AND TREAT THE CAR WITH RESPECT. I AM WORRIED THAT WHATEVER IT IS MAY FAIL ALL-TOGETHER AND CAUSE ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM POSTED ON THE INTERNET.

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