The steering wheel issue affects 2014-17 Ford Fusions made at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan from Aug. 6, 2013 to Feb. 29, 2016.

The automaker said it had identified at least two accidents potentially connected to the defect, as well as one injury. The recall covers the 2014 through 2017 Fusion made at Ford's Flat Rock ...

Claims of Ford Fusion steering-wheel problem prompts federal safety investigation . In at least one case, driver said the steering wheel came completely off. By ABC News. October 27, 2017, 12:30 PM.

As that process began, the FIA’s technical delegate Jo Baeur headed down to the Aston Martin garage to investigate. And speaking after FP2, Alonso was asked what went on with that steering wheel.

Ford said Wednesday that it is recalling nearly 1.4 million cars in North America after the company discovered that steering wheels in two vehicle models could come off while driving.

Ford is recalling more than 1.3 million of its cars to fix an issue that could cause the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Otherwise, the steering wheel might just fall off. The Problem: According to Ford, the steering wheel bolts used in the affected vehicles may slowly loosen over time.