Issue ID | 1725575 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396839 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 15/02/21 |
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 power steering was firm with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, upon contacting metro ford, inc. (2860 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055) he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.*dt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BLUE SPRINGS, MO |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0EG7AKXXXXXX |
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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