NHTSA Complaint #10161329 — 2006 FORD ESCAPE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10161329
Vehicle	2006 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 23, 2006
Date Filed	July 3, 2006
Mileage	1,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION FELT AT STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENOUGH VIBRATION FELT TO CAUSE FATIGUE TO THE OPERATOR'S FOREARMS/HANDS - MOST UNPLEASANT WHEN DRIVING 100+ MILES. *JB

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