NHTSA Complaint #10553502 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10553502
Vehicle 2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 105,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MI

Consumer Description

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT IN DETROIT, THE EPAS (STEERING) FAILED. I AM A GROWN MAN AND IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO STEER THE CAR TO SAFETY, HOLDING UP TRAFFIC ALL AROUND ME. ONCE IT WAS TURNED OFF, IT RESET ITSELF AND WORKED AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE AND AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, ALL AT ZERO OR LOW SPEEDS. IF A WEAKER PERSON WERE TO EXPERIENCE THIS IT COULD RESULT IN A REAL PROBLEM AS IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. *TR

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