# 2008 FORD ESCAPE — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1784559` · 2021-12-23 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
Vehicle lost electric steering assistance system while driving causing a crash in a street curve. This system problem is now intermittent.   The Ford dealer told there is nothing they can do if I don't pay for the repair. I think this is a secury issue and Ford is responsible for it.
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