Issue ID | 1159013 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10683918 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 13/02/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car just exited the highway. Drove approximately a quarter mile and made a right turn. The steering locked up in mid turn. Fortunately there were no cars parked on this particular street or there would have been an accident. Managed to straighten wheel and able to pull in a parking spot. Car's electrical system started shutting down to save battery power. Had car towed to ford dealer. They say the alternator was weak. Five days after the incident and still waiting for the part. Lost confidence in the product. Car is nine months old. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8600 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
VIN pattern | YV1622FS0C2XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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