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Ford Escape Electronic Stability Control Safety Report | Jan 13, 2013



Reported on Jan 13, 2013


THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE DEDICATED DASH MOUNTED SWITCH FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF FUNCTION. TO DISABLE TRACTION CONTROL IN LOW SPEED SITUATIONS REQUIRING MORE TRACTION NOW INVOLVES NAVIGATING THROUGH FOUR DASH MOUNTED INFORMATION SCREENS WHILE USING THE STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROL BUTTONS. A PROCESS THAT REQUIRES TAKING YOUR VIEW OFF THE ROAD FOR 5 SECONDS OR MORE AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Year: 2013
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported? 0 person(s) were injured.
Was a death reported? 0 person(s) died.
Was a fire reported? N
Location: SOBIESKI WI
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1FMCU9H91DU
Mileage: 2417 miles.
Speed: 0 MPH
Number of cylinders: 4
Vehicle type:
Vehicle fuel: GAS
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location:
Previous Report:Power Train Next Report:Traction Control System

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