Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2010 Escape Hybrid.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering required excessive effort to operate. The power steering and traction stability control warning indicators illuminated. Leif johnson Ford (501 e kaenig ln, austin, TX) diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact was informed that the recall was satisfied after the software was updated. The contact stated that the recall letter stated that there were three steps that were to be performed regarding the recall; however, the dealer only performed the first step. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The steering stops with no warning. It first happened in 2011 with 27,259 miles and the dealership replaced the power steering column/module assy. It is happening again. There is a recall, but the dealerhsip said our car was not part of that recall and they couldn't get the code to come up so they did nothing! this last time, my young daughter was driving!.
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