NHTSA Complaint #11517871 — 2018 FORD ESCAPE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11517871
Vehicle	2018 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 14, 2023
Date Filed	April 19, 2023
Mileage	53,086 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 12 MPH while approaching a speed bump, the vehicle lost the power steering and the hill assist warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became stiff causing the vehicle to flip completely over onto the roof of the vehicle. The contact stuffed minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towed lot and was deemed totally lost. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 53,086.

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