NHTSA Complaint #11651308 — 2011 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact shifted to neutral gear and was able to turn the steering wheel. The power steering warning light illuminated. On another occasion, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and the contact moved the steering wheel around and was able to turn the steering wheel. On a separate occasion, the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, and the steering wheel failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the independent mechanic informed the contact that it was a recall failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The local dealer was contacted, however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not under recall. The dealer did not inform the contact of the active recall on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,600.