Issue ID | 1577234 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11228233 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 22/06/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, there was a loss of electric power steering ability. Also, the steering wheel became tight when turing in either direction. Bill kay ford (14633 s cicero ave, midlothian, il 60445, (708) 388-3000) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to schedule a diagnostic and repair appointment. The dealer did not mention if the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 144000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROBBINS, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG7AKXXXXXX |
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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