NHTSA Complaint #11461787 — 2013 FORD TAURUS STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461787
Vehicle	2013 FORD TAURUS
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 20, 2022
Date Filed	April 22, 2022
Mileage	113,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicles with electric steering rack failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

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