Issue ID | 1705072 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11375227 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 17/11/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 20 to 25 mph, the steering wheel ceased and became difficult to turn. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The contact called crown ford inc, (420 merrick rd, lynbrook, ny 11563, (516) 599-0600) to inform the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. The contact was informed to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG5AKXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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