Issue ID | 1534826 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11174287 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 31/01/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to turn in either direction. The steering wheel vibrated aggressively. Bob poynter ford, inc (526 s jackson park dr, seymour, in 47274, (812) 522-2040) diagnosed that the torque converter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The failure mileage was not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLUMBUS, IN |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG3AKXXXXXX |
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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