Complaint 2039463
2010 FORD ESCAPE • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION • incident Oct 15, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 2039463
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Model Year
- 2010
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Incident Date
- Oct 15, 2024
- Date Received
- Nov 12, 2024
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle failed to immediately start. The contact replaced the ignition switch, battery, starter, and alternator; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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