Two problems related to front suspension lower control arm have been reported for the 2002 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2002 Escape.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 10 mph on uneven pavement, the steering wheel suddenly turned approximately 45 degrees to the right. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side subframe was rusted and corroded, which caused the lower control arm to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,900.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), but the remedy did not provide a permanent solution. Upon further inspection, extensive rust and corrosion were found near the lower control arm to the point that the part could fracture. The failure mileage was not available.
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems | |
| Sway Bar problems | |
| Clunking Noise problems |