NHTSA Complaint #11538155 — 2013 FORD FLEX
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11538155 |
| Vehicle | 2013 FORD FLEX |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MT |
Consumer Description
Message came on the dash when driving in downtown traffic that says “power steering assist fault” and the steering wheel is FAR worse than the old cars with manual steering. Almost caused a wreck. I researched that there have been several recalls for that make, model, and problem with recall number 15S18. I called ford recall phone number and they said yes many have been recalled but it’s VIN specific and mine does not qualify because of either where it was built or what company made the component that has failed some have been recalled and some have not. Regardless of where it was made or who built the component if they are having problems and recalling most of them, I feel that my near accident caused by fords “power steering assist fault” that has done the exact same thing should be considered. If their product that they built can not be safely operated without causing accident bodily harm, and/or death and they refuse to correct the problem, maybe they shouldn’t be building vehicles. It’s not like the A/C quit working, it literally almost caused an accident with my wife and kids in the car and is absolutely not drivable…..AT ALL! I had to trailer it home. Only goes straight. Has 125k miles for a 2013
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