Issue ID | 1611573 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11269752 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 10/10/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car is approaching the 60 mo. Deadline warranty date. The steering is electronic so i cannot service belt or fluid. The steering "locks up" periodically so i have no power assist and lose control of the car. With winter driving conditions, i will be very likely to have an accident injuring me or someone else. This happens in stationary and moving making it nearly impossible to steer or park the car. The dealer tells me there is no factory help and a new steering gear and rack will cost about $2000. 00 !!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MISSOULA, MT |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9J95EUXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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