Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2004 Ford Escape

Just bought my 2004 Ford Escape k frame front passenger lower control arm mount rusted out exactly the way it is described in recall code 14s02 and my car VIN is not on the recall list for lower control arm.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. An independent mechanic stated that the lower control arm was rusted through on the front passenger side wheel. The mechanic also stated that a used subframe would be needed to repair the vehicle. The contact called jack madden Ford (825 boston-providence turnpike, norwood, MA 02062, (781) 762-4200) and was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and advised her to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Nhtsa campaign number 14v16500. Lower control arm on the front passenger side lose, resulting in loss of steering control and increased risk of accident when driving. It may be due to rust and corrosion for the lose bolt that holds the underneath bracket.

Driver's side rear lower control arm broke causing left rear wheel to collapse. This occurred while backing out of garage. Just an hour before we had been on the freeway. Fortunately due to the low speed no major damage occurred and lower control arm was replace at a local firestone store.

Structure: frame and members. My lower control arm rear right rusted out separating entirely from the body of my Escape. I live in michigan and noticed a Ford recall 14v165000 but when I called the Ford dealership they informed me that my vehicle is not affected by it. I quit driving my Ford for risk of crashing. Please inform me why my vehicle is not affected but it is exactly what happend to my Ford. Pamela edwards pedwards@foxmotors. Com.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle violently bounced up and down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe was rusted and corroded and the rear lower control arm separated from the vehicle. The technician stated that the rear lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

My vehicle was serviced for recall that was issued. The recall was for the subframe rusting through where it meets the control arm resulting in steering failure. My vehicle had this problem under way and was rusted through to the point of separation. The dealership performed the recall and installed a "brace" on the subframe but advised that the vehicle was not safe to drive because of the separation, which is exactly what the recall is designed to prevent. The dealer stated that since the failure/separation had already begun they could not repair it and gave me the vehicle back in a condition which is "unsafe to drive", according to the word of the dealership. My concern is that my vehicle is experiencing the safety issue for which the recall was issued and the vehicle manufacturer will not resolve the recall issue.

Passenger rear wheel well has completely rusted out and shock and mount have rusted and broken off of frame. While driving the vehicle on a village street, hit a rough patch of road by a manhole and heard a terrifying noise, then it sounded like the back of the car was going to fall off. Upon parking and inspecting the vehicle, the broken piece was pressed against the rear tire, and had rubbed some of the rubber off in the short time it was driven afterward. Research shows that frame corrosion seems to be a common problem with the vehicle, and there was a recall for corrosion on the front end. It seems that it should be for the entire frame, and rectified before accidents and injuries occur. My vehicle falls under those date and state parameters, yet the VIN # is not included for some unknown reason. Front recall: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm. Consequence: a separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford¿s number for this recall is 14s02.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that the front passenger side sub frame was separated from the low control arm. The contact stated that the vehicle was experienced the failure in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v165000 (structure) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Mf.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. While driving at an unknown speed, a rattling noise was heard near the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear wheel on the passenger side was rusted around the shocks and control arms. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 7/7/cn.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel turned independently with a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed that the passenger's side control arm separated and the entire frame would need to be replaced. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. Js.

I have a 2004 Ford Escape . I received a recall notice for a corrosion issue with the sub frame where it connects to the lower control arms . I haven't had an issue with it yet and was planning on getting the recall work done within the next couple of weeks . On 8/02/2014 when I pulled in my driveway I heard a loud clunking noise coming from the rearof my Escape . When I look in the right rear wheel well I could see an 8 inch area around the shock mount had rusted completely through the shock mount was no longer attached to the vehicle . I'm shure this could have caused a accident had I been driving down the road when it happened . I did a google search and found an endless list of people with the same issue . I called my local Ford dealer and was told they could do the recall work on the front of the vehicle but there was not a recall for the rear wheel well /shock mount . I can not believe there is not a recall yet for such a serious and common problem . Please look into this situation . I work for Ford and this makes me sick , they should not have to be forced into implementing a recall for such a serious problem . Ford should issue a recall on their own before someone is hurt or dies from this problem . This is a control item and Ford should be held accountable !.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, there was an unusual sound that came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road and observed that the rear wheel control arms had become detached due to corrosion. The contact did not notify a dealer or an independent mechanic however, she contacted the manufacturer and was told that there were no safety recalls in regard to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

While my son was driving he heard a loud clunking noise came from back of the car. He stop , pull over and take a look to see what happening and when he look in to the rear wheel well he see it was damaged badly . He made appointment to take car to Ford dealer to check it out . They checked it and told him that the shock mount had rusted completely through the shock mount and no longer attach to the car, they told him that he should not drive it because it could cause bad accident and very dangerous . He asked them about the corrosion recall which I got a letter from Ford but they said the recall is for a corrosion with the sub frame where it connect to the lower control arm and nothing about the problem my car having . They told him it will cost about $3000 to have it repair . I am very upset about this , the car only 10 years old . I check on line to see anyone has the same problem with 2004 Ford Escape with the same issue I could not believed that there are numerous complaint about same issue and it caught my eyes that most people had this problem at the same period of 10 years . I want to see the government should force Ford to have a recall before someone get killed or hurt . Ford should stand behind their quality if they are trying to hide this problem they should be punish to the extend of the law.

2004 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to lower control arm rust recall notice. The consumer stated while driving on the interstate, he heard a loud noise from the rear wheel well on the passenger side. He pulled over, and discovered the shock was hanging down. He was unable to pull it of. So he drove back home, and upon further examination, he discovered there was no fender left on the shock. Also, the trunk lid was rusting. The consumer he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the gear was in drive. The consumer stated he pulled into the driveway, shut the engine off and placed the keys in the console. He exited the vehicle to remove items from the back seat. Soon after, the vehicle started to roll backwards. Updated 06/01/16.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) was received in may of 2014. In June of 2014, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the subframe and the lower control arm. The remedy included installation of a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace. The recall remedy was not performed on the vehicle. In July of 2015, while driving at various speeds an abnormal pumping sound was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the lower control arm failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,450.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. While pulling into the driveway at a low speed, the bolt on the passenger side lower control arm rotted/rusted from the inside. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The vehicle has a three year/36,000 mile warranty. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. Updated 09/09/08 updated 09/09/08.

Vehicle brought into repair shop and found that the engine cradle and was rotted considerably. A recall notice on this problem was sent to the customer and customer took into bright Ford, inc for the recall. Repair was done several months later and returned to customer may 16, 2004. Three months later we again have this vehicle in the shop and upon inspection the lower control arm bracket rotted off of the cradle and caused the lower control arm to be only mounted by the rear bolt. This car is considered a hazard to drive due to the right front tire movement not being controlled by steering. Brighton Ford on their invoice #19744, found the front sub frmae rusting through on right hand side. Sent quote for new sub-frame and were denied and they were told to put this cross brace on the vehicle. This repair is not in line with the repairs that were needed. The vehicle cannot be driven at this time and brighton Ford says it is your responsibility to determine repair. This was not a safe repair and knowingly told customer that it was repaired.