NHTSA Complaint #11000293 — 2012 FORD FOCUS
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11000293 |
| Vehicle | 2012 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE LOOSES STEERING ASSIST WHEN BACKING UP OR MOVING FORWARD (INTERMITTENT PROBLEM). VEHICLE HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AND LACK OF STEERING BACK UP SYSTEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY CHARGED US $2,000 TO REPLACE THE ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR. MANY OWNERS OF THIS MODEL/YEAR VEHICLE ARE EXPERIENCING SAME COMPLAINT AND ARE CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL SAFETY AND EXPOSURE TO ACCIDENTS.
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