NHTSA Complaint #10496042 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10496042
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 30, 2013
Date Filed	February 1, 2013
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TURN IT IN EITHER DIRECTION. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON A FEW TIMES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT. UPON RETURNING HOME AND PULLING IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND MOVE ON IT'S OWN. I PARKED THE CAR, TURNED IT OFF AND WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE STARTING IT UP AGAIN. AT THAT TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT EVEN AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON A FEW TIMES. SO AS OF THIS MORNING (FEB 1, 2013) THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND IS LOCKED WHEN I START THE CAR. *TR

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