Issue ID | 1533736 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11173244 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 23/01/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to control the vehicle. Also, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact had a recall repaired regarding the electric power assist on june 11, 2015 at varsity ford (3480 jackson ave, ann arbor, mi 48103, (734) 996-2300), but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 79,057. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79057 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANN ARBOR, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0D73AKXXXXXX |
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 | 30 |
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