NHTSA Complaint #11658355 — 2011 FORD ESCAPE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11658355
Vehicle	2011 FORD ESCAPE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 4, 2025
Date Filed	May 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

While driving, the power steering assist intermittently fails without warning. This makes steering very difficult and creates a serious safety hazard, especially at low speeds or during turns. The issue can be temporarily resolved by turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, but it recurs unpredictably. There are no warning lights or error messages displayed on the dashboard. This is a known issue on this model year and may relate to a defective EPS (electric power steering) module. Please investigate.

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