9.7

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
700 miles

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problem #1

Nov 112004

Escape 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 700 miles
Consumer complained that power steering assist failed while driving down a mountain at 30-40 mph. Consumer was waiting for roadside assistance to pick up the vehicle.

- Chilmark, MA, USA

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