NHTSA Complaint #11103380 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE STEERING:COLUMN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11103380
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	June 16, 2018
Date Filed	June 22, 2018
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN FORD INC (420 MERRICK RD, LYNBROOK, NY 11563, 516-599-0600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

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