NHTSA Complaint #11641118 — 2011 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11641118
Vehicle 2011 FORD ESCAPE
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CT

Consumer Description

I was merging onto I-91 when the steering went out in my Escape. The ramp was at a right angle and this is when I felt the tightness. There was no alert activated on the dashboard and I was not sure what happened. I drove for about 2 miles toward work and exited the highway. It was scary because I was afraid I would not be able to make the turn off to avoid the left side barrier of the bridge on my exit turn. I was unable to park at work and simply drove to a nearby mechanic. I used my flashers to make wide turns. I left the vehicle at Rick’s Automotive. They called a few hours later and confirmed a bad torque sensor in the vehicle.

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