NHTSA Complaint #11709317 — 2012 FORD FOCUS

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11709317
Vehicle	2012 FORD FOCUS
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 6, 2026
Date Filed	January 7, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Steering system failure light came on and the Rack and pinion failed with no warning while I was driving on the highway at 75mph and the steering wheel locked up almost causing a potential fatal accident.

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