NHTSA Complaint #11509913 — 2011 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11509913
Vehicle	2011 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 9, 2023
Date Filed	March 2, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Electric power steering fails while driving. Car is available for inspection. Power steering failure while driving is an extreme safety risk. Problem has been confirmed by an independent mechanic. Car goes to the Ford dealer in two weeks (earliest appointment). Vehicle has not yet been fully inspected. No warning lights or error codes were shown. It appears that this vehicle SHOULD HAVE been recalled by Ford but was not.

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