NHTSA Complaint #11373088 — 2013 FORD FOCUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11373088
Vehicle	2013 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 4, 2020
Date Filed	November 4, 2020
Mileage	116,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING INSIDE TOWN WHEN I BEGAN TO FEEL THE STEERING GETTING STIFF. I STOPPED TO GET GAS TO ONLY FIND OUT THAT THE STEERING GOT MUCH STIFFER AND WAS MAKING SQUEAKY SOUND. AFTER THAT IT WAS VERY TOUGH TO DRIVE BACK HOME. AFTER REACHING AND STOPPING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL HAS COMPLETELY GONE STIFF. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING.

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