general problems of the 2001 Ford Escape

While my car was in the shop last year, noticed last that the frame on my 2001 Ford Escape has rusted, in some places completely through and metal has completely flaked off. Will be expensive to fix according to mechanic, and that car is not really safe unless fixed. I know Escape frames have been included in recalls, but my car was not. Do I have any remedy?.

My Ford Escape does not shift right anymore and it will not stay in park I have to have a brick put in front of it because my emergency brake does not even work. I received a recall letter but I cannot find my letter anymore. I was hit by a vehicle and I cannot walk and my son had clean the house so I have lost my letter I would appreciate it if I could get another recall letter so I can get mike's Escape fixed please.

We took our vehicle to our mechanic for other work to be done. He noted that the suspension part (which has been previously remediated with the application of a bracket with a recall) is excessively rusted. While I surely understand that rust is a factor of time and miles, we have around only 90,000 miles on this vehicle. I believe that the bracket was the most cost effective solution for fmc to apply. As a result, I fear that there are many more drivers of this vehicle who may erroneously believe that the issue with the suspension had been addressed by the recall and may be under the illusion that they are driving a safe vehicle. I do not have photos at this time, but will provide them later.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Village Ford (23535 michigan Ave, dearborn, mi 48124) was contacted and refused to repair the vehicle because it exceeded the value of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle steers to right and vibrates. Dealer diagnosed as failure of sub frame and right axle. Vehicle was repaired under recall 14s02 at 89372 mi on 9/23/2014 and had crossbrace installed per recall. Vehicle stored in heated garage, on 7/20/2017 with 105199 mi backing out of parking spot wheel off center and vehicle shaking badly, grinding noise. Flat bed to dealer who diagnosed failed sub frame and broken right axle. Requested Ford repair under original recall which allowed for replacing sub frame and was denied for elapsed time. Safety issue, could have been catastrophic at speed.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross brace started to detach on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus Ford (2727 layton Ave, cuday, WI) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The cross brace was tightened. The technician informed the contact that the repair was temporary due to corrosion. Four months prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Suspension failed on the right front due to corrosion when pulling into driveway. Ford has refused to repair because I am 30 miles from the area covered by Ford recall 14s02 and your campaign 14v165000. Help.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact the contact received the recall notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 14v165000(suspension). The dealer could not repair the vehicle for two months because the parts are not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Rg.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, lost steering and was unable to maintain vehicle straight. The contact stated that in order to keep vehicle straight the steering wheel had to be turned approximately 90 degrees to right. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who stated the sub frame had corroded and caused the lower arm control was broken. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however did not provide any further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 91,746. Yn.

Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehicle with steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no apparent help!.

Vehicle pulls either right or left randomly when the steering wheel is let go. Occurs daily with varying intensity, on any road surface/condition, hot or cold, in either direction during same driving period and sometimes not at all for a short period. Aligned twice, thrust bearings, bushings, plates replaced, test-driven. While problem occurs daily, it does not occur every moment which may be why it doesn't show up when road-tested. Third service appointment has been booked. Concerned because within a few seconds vehicle can be in another lane (not that I drive without my hands on the wheel). Thanks!.

After making a left or a right turn consumer heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. Please provide further information.