NHTSA Complaint #11560443 — 2011 FORD ESCAPE

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11560443
Vehicle	2011 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	September 13, 2023
Date Filed	December 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The power steering went out on us several times, but this last time, I was almost in a accident. Also, it has a rubbing/ grinding sound in the front with a shimmy and no matter what,it won't quit.

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