NHTSA Complaint #11480427 — 2009 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11480427
Vehicle	2009 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 1, 2022
Date Filed	August 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I recently bought the vehicle from my aunt... I found there is a recall for the same year model made in Kansas city just as mine is... it's a 2009 escape made in KC... but yet it is not showing for the safety recall regarding the power steering.... I have no power steering... it's has shown the fault I power assist on the dash with the change needed warning info.... why is it that y SUV on everything I have read shows that one should have been included but is not... I also need to take it to the nearest ford center to have other repairs made too

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