NHTSA Complaint #11361008 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11361008
Vehicle	2017 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 14, 2020
Date Filed	September 24, 2020
Mileage	49,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT SUDDENLY AND BECAME VERY HARD TO DRIVE HOME. SECONDS AFTER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT A NOTICE OF POWER STEERING FAULT CAME UP AND SERVICE IS NEEDED. NO SIGN OF THIS GOING OUT OR ANY PRIOR STEERING ISSUES.

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