NHTSA Complaint #11082138 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11082138 |
| Vehicle | 2005 FORD ESCAPE |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 127,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (BEACH FORD 2717 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 (757) 486-2717) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
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