NHTSA Complaint #11424518 — 2017 FORD F-150

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424518
Vehicle	2017 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 23, 2021
Date Filed	July 12, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Power steering becomes non-functional and " Steering Assist Fault Service Required" warning is displayed. Happened three times, twice within (Odometer reading) 44410 miles and again at 44951 miles. The vehicle is difficult to steer and can cause accidents especially during high speed on highways. The problem eventually goes away after letting the car rest with engine turned off for a while. The malfunction does not produce fault code and dealer is not able to troubleshoot/replicate.

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