Issue ID | 1446569 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11072409 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 05/02/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to drive home. The contact called bill knight ford of stillwater at (405) 372-7144 (located at 4405 w 6th ave, stillwater, ok 74074) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall and there would be a diagnostic and repair fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CENTERTON, AR |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0E73AKXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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