Table 1 shows two common lane departure related problems of the 2014 Ford Fusion.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Lane Keep Steering Assist problems | |
| Blind Spot Detection problems |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while leaving a parking lot at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited for a while before restarting the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle 3 times before being able to turn the steering wheel; however, the power steering functionality remained inoperable. The contact stated that the service advancetrac, lane keep assis system malfunction, hill start assist not available, steering assist fault, and service required messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer suggested that the contact take the battery to be tested. The battery was tested and there was no failure found with the battery. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The notification appears as steering system fault service required, blind spot system fault, and cross traffic fault this happened while driving lost ability to steer car dosent crank, this poses a serious risk of injury/death.