Issue ID | 1513286 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11151149 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 11/11/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning indicator flashed and the electric power steering failed to function. The failure caused the steering wheel to operate manually and became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer (freedom ford lincoln inc, 151 woodland dr sw, wise, va 24293, 1-(866) 680-5107) indicated that a diagnostic appointment would need to be scheduled. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: dp15001 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the failure was identical. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available. *tt consumer state it was the power steering assist fault. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DUFFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9DG2AKXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/10/10 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | ERWIN FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ERWIN |
Dealer's state code | TN |
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