Issue ID | 1118411 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10641729 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 27/09/14 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the power steering assist failed and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact had to use extreme force to turn the steering wheel. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (electric power steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 11/21/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The torque converter sensor was replaced. The manufacturer would not reimburse the repair cost, stating that it was not apart of the recall.*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WHITE OAK , PA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9DG1AKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TRISTAR FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 412-751-2130 |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code |