Issue ID | 1517566 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11154568 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/11/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering failed twice on our 2012 ford escape at approximately 66,000 miles. After driving the car on a series of windy back roads, shortly after setting out, the power steering system failed and became very difficult to steer. It was possible but difficult and very unsafe. Luckily we were not yet on the highway. Recalls exist for previous years that document the same issue but one has not been issued for this year/model, leaving many unsafe cars on the road. Parts alone for the repair were quoted at $900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FLANDERS, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0E7XCKXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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