6.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,300 miles

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problem #1

Sep 242021

Escape

  • 9,300 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. He stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column assembly and power assist steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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