Issue ID | 925083 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10462052 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 18/05/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph in reverse, the steering wheel unexpectedly seized without warning. The steering wheel was maneuvered numerous times and then eventually released. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NASHVILLE, NH |
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? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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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