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2018 Ford ESCAPE Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1573514
Internal NHTSA #	11220494
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	ESCAPE
Model Year	2018
File date	26/04/18
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2018 escape purchased march 2018. April 2018 after driving on highway while decelerating down off ramp the following warning messages began flashing: hill start assist unavailable, steering assist not operational, and 911 assist not operational. This happened several times until dealer was able to get vehicle into service schedule. During malfunction vehicle would become hard to turn. Repair order opened 4-26-18 during diagnostic 28 codes were found in memory. Bcm replaced vehicle returned on 05-03-18. August 2018 same problems started again, in addition to seatbelt minder light illuminating while all passengers were buckled, and airbag light. Voice command system spoke proceed to dealership for service immediately. Repair order opened 2nd time 08-29-18. Dealer service department unable to repair vehicle in timely manner through several attempts. Complaint to ford headquarters customer service department opened on 10-18-18 as vehicle was still not fully repaired at that time. Vehicle was returned to me late october, dealer had vehicle in service department nearly 3 months. Multiple power modules replaced, wire harness removed from vehicle and multiple wire caps repaired/replaced. June 2019 same exact problems started again, same warning codes and lights as the first few times only now they happen at random. Vehicle mileage just over 13,000. This is the 3rd time in 14 months that the same electrical issues have occurred. Currently awaiting service appointment at this time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1400
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANDUSKY, OH
VIN pattern	1FMCU0F74JUXXXXXX
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	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Ford ESCAPE Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Ford ESCAPE Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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