NHTSA Complaint #11637406 — 2018 FORD ESCAPE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11637406
Vehicle	2018 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 21, 2025
Date Filed	January 21, 2025
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized, with the steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

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