Issue ID | 1488585 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11119001 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 21/07/14 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the electronic power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel in either direction. The dealer (cavalier ford greenbrier, 1515 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 424-1111) diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified and suggested that the dealer repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SUFFOLK, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0F72EUXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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