NHTSA Complaint #11462042 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11462042
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 25, 2022
Date Filed	April 25, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

My family and I of 4 was traveling on a family get away trip and on the highway after about 23 miles , The power steering sign comes up and the steering wheel gets stiff on the middle of the highway. Almost causing my family and I a head on collision with on coming vehicles . My vehicle has been checked about 4 months before by ford and also I have checked the ecu and there are no trouble codes . My family and I have almost ended up in the hospital or near death because this issue that just suddenly happens . This is not a safe situation to be in.

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