Issue ID | 1637198 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11300792 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 17/10/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized with the power assist fault warning light illuminated. The contact managed to steer the wheel and drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was under the vin provided the contact with case#(25442840). A dealer (beyer ford located at 170 ridgedale ave, morristown, nj 07960 (973) 644-3200) was contacted and confirmed no recall was present the failure mileage was approximately 116,000. *ln*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAYTON, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9EG1AKXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | AUTO BODY CONNECTION LLC |
Dealer's telephone number | 973-948-2026 |
Dealer's city | BRANCHVILLE |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 07826 |