Issue ID | 1522997 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11162205 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 08/12/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right and the power assist fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to lafayette ford lincoln (5202 raeford rd, fayetteville, nc 28304, (910) 424-0281) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being backordered. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas 16640104. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FAYETTEVILLE, NC |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0D77AKXXXXXX |
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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