NHTSA Complaint #11495442 — 2014 FORD ESCAPE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11495442
Vehicle	2014 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 31, 2022
Date Filed	November 30, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

At mileage 56,449 alert came on "steering assist failure" and I had no power steering. I drove directly to Coconut Point Ford in Estero, Fl. 10/31/2022. Part was on backorder throughout the U.S. I was able to pick up my repaired auto on 11/18. Forums have mentioned multiple issues with this model with power steering but as of yet no recall for the 2014 Escape. Total bill 3,250.17 and 350.00 car rental.

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