Issue ID | 1153685 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10680068 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 30/01/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering failed. There was a recall in july 2014 on this. Dealership then reset the software for the torque sensor. The recall states that either a software update is needed, the torque sensor replaced, or the steering column replaced. At the time i had no issues. 6 months later my power steering failed. I am now told i need to replace the steering column. The recall states if a software reset was done that any further issues would not be covered. The cost for this is roughly $1,500 whereas a software reset only costs ford motor company about an hour and a half labor. I feel the software update was a "band-aid" to a much larger problem with this model and the problem is being passed onto the consumer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PLATTSBURGH, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9D78AKXXXXXX |
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 |
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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 | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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