Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

While in motion, the lower control arm separated from the subframe due to corrosion. I lost steering but was able to skid to the shoulder. The same issue as recall 14s02 but my vehicle was not included.

My car jerks, and swerves because of the lower control arm on the drivers side. It and the subralframe are messed up. It will cost me too much money to fix and no one wants to touch it. I dont want to sell it to anyone be cause of the safety of the vehicle. It jerks at low speeds and gets worse at high speeds.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to liberty Mazda (91 west service rd, hartford, CT) where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm was rusted, corroded, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was unknown.

Had a recall for the lower control arm on may 30 2014 and today had to replace the same part and Ford isn't recognizing it as a problem , the part is $2000 and vechicle is still worth more than that amount and I had to buy the part and pay for the installation and Ford refuse to claim responsibility for it : the recalled part failed not satisfying the recall only lasted 4 years , causing the cecile not to pass state inspection.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on four separate occasions, the front driver's side lower control arm loosened and needed to be torqued to the manufacturer's specifications. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired several years ago per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle failed a state inspection due to the failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted; however, the manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 234,074.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel shook without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (blackwell Ford, 41001 Plymouth rd, Plymouth, mi) where it was diagnosed that the cross frame, lower control arm, and exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the steering failed without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel went in one direction and the wheels went in a different direction. The vehicle was towed to reineke Ford Lincoln of lima (1360 greely chapel rd, lima, OH 45804, (419)223-3673) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger side lower control arm support was severely rusted, which caused the lower control arm to fracture and separate from the vehicle. The contact was informed that the sub frame, cross member, control arm, and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I was driving my 2002 Ford Escape in northeastern ohio when I lost control of my vehicle. I had it towed to a local mechanic who told me the power control arm broke away from the subframe. As a woman I immediately looked it up because I did not know what that even was until I found a recall from Ford that didn't mean crap for me but that Ford won't pay for their mess of a vehicle! I'm just happy I didn't crash into a nearby car and when the truck broke down! driving down a city street approximately 35mph.

Takata recall right front lower control arm separated from subframe. In motion,on the highway while going straight . Steering wheel 90 deg. From center right front wheel 2in. Out of toe. Pulled to the right when this happened . Did not have an accident. Ford motor CO. Does not want to take responsibility for this problem.

Ford dealership is refusing to fix uncarriage and control arm. They are saying there is no recall for it. However I found the recall 14s02. Describing the issue the dealership stated is wrong with my truck. But they want me to pay cash instead of them fixing the issue.

Passenger front lower control arm separation from frame due to corrosion. Resulted in loss of control of steering and loss of control of vehicle. Happened when driving on city street while turning. Cv boot cover also damaged by control arm failure. Aaa states there is a lower control arm corrosion recall, NHTSA campaign number 14v165000. Ford dealer states there is no recall. Car has been registered in state of ohio.

I had a recall (#14s02) which is a corrosion related separation of the attachment of the lower control arm from the subframe. When I took my car in for service what they did was put a crossbar across the lower control arm subframe instead of replacing the whole lower control arm subframe. This action does not fix the problem the problem still occurs. I would like for them to replace the lower control arm.

Lf lower control arm failure - we brought our Ford to a&ctire, atkinson, nh - 603-362-5213 for a state inspection - they told us this issue and the Ford was not safe to drive - we authorized the work - we paid $250. 85 parts & labor, they printed out recall # 14s02 recall to pursue getting reimbursed - we called Ford and they denied any reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While pulling out of the driveway, the passenger side control arm suddenly separated from the subframe. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure occurred due to rusting of the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), although the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) at 80,707 miles, however, the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle failed to accurately respond to the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven back to the residence and it was discovered that the lower control arm became detached from the vehicle and the front passenger wheel was turned outward from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while turning into the driveway at approximately 2 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound and the contact began to loose control of the vehicle. The contact got out of the vehicle and discovered that the front lower control arm and the sub frame had excessive rust and fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Sw.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The dealer was to install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace for the unintended detachment of the lower control arm. A short time after the repair, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for another service, who noticed that the ball joint was separated from the control arm and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Driving down a busy highway, our Escape had the control arm detach from the sub frame. We took the car to the dealer and they told us this would not be covered under any recall by Ford because it had completely seperated. Despite that the damaged area of the car being what is recalled in 14v165000. Ford has done nothing to help this issue. Lucky enough there was no accident, but this is a huge safety issue and someone is going to get killed. Ford needs to fix the damaged sub frames, not just fix those that haven't already broke and consumers have had to pay thousands to get fixed.

Vehicle sub-frame failed due to corrosion causing separation of the lower control arm resulting in diminished steering control. This issue appears to be covered by Ford safety recall 14s02 and NHTSA recall 14v-166 that provided a reinforcement of the sub-frame. Unfortunately the reinforcing parts necessary for the recall action were not immediately available before the frame failed.

Corrosion-related separation lower control arm from subframe. Car start pulling instantly to the right. Have to call towing to get to dealer for repair, Ford company refuse to repair under safety recall notice 14s02. Dealer quote me around $2000 for repair.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle erroneously veered off road. Upon inspection, it was found that the passenger¿s front control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The dealer declined to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (suspension) due to the excessive corrosion. The failure mileage was 180,000.

My car is included in the recall for the rusted out subframe. It has at least 2 oblong rusted out holes near the control arm. It was taken to the dealer. They installed a cross brace. 3 different dealers told me the brace will hopefully, if I am lucky, help me pull over without crashing when (not if) the subframe gives away and the control arm falls off. Two of the three literally told me, "good luck. " I feel if Ford realizes the issue is serious enough for a recall they should properly fix the problem.

While driving on a rural city street at 30 mph I decelerated to prepare to turn right. When I began to make my right hand turn I heard a loud pop and the car began to rattle the car came to a stop within 10 feet of the pop. I applied a small amount of power to the engine to try and get completely out of the road, but the car would not move. Upon inspection of the front passenger tire it was facing 90 degrees in the opposite direction of the car, and pushed to the back of the wheel well. The cv shaft had come completely detached from the drive shaft. The vehicle had to be towed to a local shop that did sub-frame work. Upon inspection at the auto body shop it was revealed that the engine cradle had also become detached due to the proximity to the exhaust from the engine heating it up constantly. Along with the following parts needing replacement: right front cv shaft, front engine cradle, front control arm bolts, control arm bushing, cv drive axle, heavy duty exhaust clamps. The shop had to remove and replace the engine cradle and the right front sub-frame. If I had been on a high speed interstate, and this happened I would have probable flipped, because the front right tire was unable to move, and was pulling towards the inside of the car. The total cost to get this repaired to a safe driving condition was $1352. 69.

On 12/20/2013 I had the lower control arms replaced, and had to pay 1,279. 79. In April 2014 you announced a recall for this same item. For some treason you excluded my car. Considering my car required the exact item replaced only 4 months prior, I am requesting to be reimbursed for the cost of that repair. Also a complaint I have is the warning light for the airbag will not go out. A defect that does not seem repairable. In light of the airbag recall I am concerned I am sitting in front of a loaded gun. I will keep this complaint where my family can find it and respond accordingly if something happens to me after you have been notified of this complaint.

My vehicle began to make unknown noises when driving, and steering control became very loose. I promptly took the car to my mechanic. I was told the subframe was so badly rotted that the passenger wheel control arm had separated from the subframe and can not be reattached without replacing the subframe. The vehicle is now no longer safe to drive.

The subframe was so badly rusted that the control arm separated from the subframe. I found several complaints of the same thing happening to other people with Ford Escapes. And it always seems to happen at the right front passenger area. This is a very dangerous flaw, and one that could cause serious injury or death if the failure happens at high speed. I think the Ford ranger frames were recalled for a similar rusting issue, perhaps the two are related. Thank you for your time and prompt attention.

Was approaching a stop sign and the tire fell sideways. Called for a tow truck and the garage called and said the subframe was so badly rusted theat the control arm seperated from the subframe. I find this hard to believe that a vehicle with such little mileage could rust so bad. Ford should seriously look into this issue because if your traveling @ a high speed and the control arm seperates you can have a major accident and cause injuries or even death.

Ford Escape was making sharp jerking motions like the front wheels were going to fall off. It happend right after I took the Escape in to Ford dealer to get the abs and engine cover recalls. They said they did not casue the problem. I took to local mech in town and he said issue is the control arm bolt is seperated from the subframe and is rusted away so it is making the wheel wobble out of alignment causing the jerking motion. Wondering if recall is on Ford Escape for subframe issue where control arm bolt is attached . Seen many same issues when searching the internet.

To start off the idle control valve needed to be replaced because when you push the clutch in it dies and you loose all power , another is the bushing in the control arm slipped out of the arm mount so I had to replace it and another that just happened is the gas tank strap and support pan broke and plastic gas tank hit the ground on one end and the other is grinding on the drive shaft. And the Ford dealership wont fix anything cause it ain't considered powertrain.

I was driving my 2002 Ford Escape and coming to a stop at an intersection when I heard a loud popping sound. After I stopped, I released the brake and rolled forward a few feet before re-applying the brakes and the sound repeated. I was able to drive it across the highway to a Ford dealership for repairs. Upon inspection the following morning it was determined that the subframe assembly had rusted out completely on the passenger side and had caused the lower control arm to become loose thus bending it and making it unuseable. I am thankful that this happened at a very slow speed and fear that if other folks have this happen at highway speed it could be a very bad outcome ! this allowed my passenger side tire to pull outward hence pulling the control arm loose. It was a very expensive fix and the warranty I had purchased at the time of buying the vehicle was no avail. I contacted Ford and was told that if there is no recall then there is no problem !! sorry but it was a very expensive fix and I believe Ford should make good on this. How many injuries are required before someone takes notice ?? the repair bill was $ 1160. 96. I had only owned the vehicle for 7 months at that time. It still has many payments to be made before it is payed off. It would appear that the air conditioning drain runs down this area causing it perhaps ? just an observation from a running vehicle identical to mine. Any help would be appreciated on this matter and hopefully it gets resolved before any fatalities happen if they haven't already !! thank you !.

My car had a loud squeak and creak while driving that continually got louder over the past week. . . I took it to my mechanic and he discovered the sub frame assembly on the front passenger side has completely rotted away. This attaches to the control arm, and Ford has no recall. He is a certified mechanic and says this part should never have rotted. He advised to check with Ford for recall, however Ford denies any recall with this part. . So no action from Ford about a rotted frame! vehicle is now unable to be driven due to safety concerns of control arm becoming unattached.