general problems of the 2008 Ford Escape

The contact's son owned a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 60 - 65 mph, another vehicle rear-ended his vehicle in a hit-and-run collision. The driver's side front seat fractured and detached, hitting the contact's grandson's face. The air bags were not deployed upon impact. The contact's son sustained head injuries, and her grandson suffered facial fractures and a broken jaw. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owned a 2008 Ford Escape. While at a stop, a tractor trailer rear ended the contact's vehicle. The driver's seat fractured completely from the frame and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained back pains and received medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was not aware of the crash. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

2008 Ford Escape limited, leather seats peeling.