Issue ID | 1720880 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11390522 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 21/01/21 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer (priority ford 3420 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23518 (757) 583-3673) where it was diagnosed with needing power steering torque sensor to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORFOLK,, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0EGXAKXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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