Wont start

Asked by Tara Jan 25, 2020 at 02:46 PM about the 2012 Ford Escape

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2012 ford escape wont start, steering
wheel wont lock and security light rapidly
flashes, why?

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james answered 4 years ago

The security system has shut down the vehicle. You need to be towed to your local Ford Dealer for repairs. Hope that helps! Jim

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