NHTSA Complaint #11713471 — 2010 FORD ESCAPE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11713471
Vehicle	2010 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 12, 2026
Date Filed	January 26, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

Ford 2010 escape Power assist steering fault- torque sensor needs replacement at only 92,000 miles. My steering wheel became loose and shaking aggressively while driving and at idle causing serious safety and control concerns. The steering wheel has also become very hard to turn. Ford dealer ran a diagnostic and confirmed the issue. This is the exact same issue that has been recalled on other 2010 Ford escapes.

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