10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,825 miles

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problem #3

Sep 182012

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the brakes, traction control and power steering assist failed. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder to be restarted and it began to function normally. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.... updated 02/28/13

- Herron, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 082012

Escape

  • 468 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power steering stopped functioning while driving 25 mph and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 468.

- Kittanning, PA, USA

problem #1

Nov 012011

Escape

  • 235 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph the power steering failed and it becmae extremely difficutl for the contact to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would look into the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 235. The VIN was unavailable.

- White Haven, PA, USA