Issue ID | 1355257 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10953820 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 03/02/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel shook and there was no steering ability. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the torque steering sensor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired for the same failure two years ago with a software update. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EL PASO, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0C70AKXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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