Frame And Members Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the abs sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the windshield wipers and windows operating previously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the undercarriage of the vehicle was in a flood and was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the right while stopping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the passenger's side engine cradle subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for a tire rotation, and the contact was informed that the subframe was rusted. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection at the same local independent mechanic during another routine tire rotation, it was noticed that the failure had worsened. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was advised that rust was a category that was not inspected or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a vehicle inspection, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after stopping to refuel the vehicle, while driving out from the gas station at 10 mph, the vehicle drove over a pothole; however, further down the road the vehicle started pulling and tugging. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that subframe was fractured, the rack and pinion, and the passenger’s side control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,067.

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the sub frame on the passenger’s side front had detached due to extreme corrosion, causing the front axle to become detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,596. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the rear end began to sway to the left and right. The vehicle would bounce every time a rut or imperfection was run over on the road. The contact stated that the vehicle had also begun to make a rattle sound. The contact stated she did not observe any warning lights. The contact drove to her destination and when she stopped and turned the vehicle off she observed that the there were large gaps in the passenger side tire wells. The contact stated that passenger side shock absorber had penetrated into the trunk, the front end right and left steering arms frame members were also badly corroded. The contact observed that the frame appeared to have corroded completely near both front and rear tire wells. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the entire frame needed to replaced and did not want to do the work. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front frame detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was unaware the diagnosis however, the frame was replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact noticed the frame was slowly detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that underneath the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer, he was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 14v165000 (structure) however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment, but the mechanic was unable to perform the alignment due to a hole in the subframe. The contact was informed that the subframe had corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the subframe fractured while turning the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle immediately stopped and one of the tires became detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Mike castrucci Ford Lincoln of alexandria (7400 alexandria pike, alexandria, ky 41001, (859) 448-9400) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed and was not aligned with the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame and other components were severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,306. The VIN was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for exhaust repairs, the technician noticed that the engine cradle and the lower part of the engine frame were corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact called suburban Ford of sterling heights at (586) 268-7500 (40333 van dyke, sterling heights, mi 48313) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right when the accelerator pedal was applied. Additionally, the vehicle made a clunking and grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (seelye kia of kalamazoo, 4102 stadium drive, kalamazoo, mi 49080) where it was diagnosed that the subframe on the front passenger side was cracked, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,193.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While the contact's daughter was driving 40 mph, the driver struck a pothole and the vehicle began to pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side lower control arm and subframe were bent due to rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer did not want to replace the subframe for free. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be driven long distances. There were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the frame on the vehicle was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the frame was damaged beyond repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving at any speed, the vehicle pulled to the right without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a hole in the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bradford fairway Ford, bradford, PA, 814-368-7166), but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the rear shock mounts detached from the vehicle and the frame was completely rusted on both sides. The contact was a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear frame rail and the fuel filler neck were completely rusted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

2003 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to waiting for vehicle parts to come in.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the subframe became separated from the passenger side wheel area and also became bent. The power steering assist also failed, which caused the vehicle to veer to the right and slide. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but there was no diagnostic testing performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the undercarriage had extensive rust to the point of corrosion. The contact heard a loud rattling noise, which was coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the undercarriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced for another vehicle from the Ford manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a loud constant banging sound near the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the rear frame was completely rusted, which caused the passenger side strut to become detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact¿s residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While servicing the vehicle, the dealer noticed that the subframe was corroded. The contact was informed of a recall for his year and model vehicle. The contact¿s vehicle was manufactured in 2004. The manufacturer was notified. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 49,478. Updated 08/14/lj.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud popping noise from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that wheel well had developed a hole. As a result, the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of this defect. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to reduce speed. The contact discovered that the rear passenger side brake line was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock power was rusted. As a result, the frame needed to be welded with metal replacement plates. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 138,198.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the contact stated that the lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated the entire front sub frame was severely corroded. The contact was driving 40 mph, when she suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility. The mechanic stated the entire sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 8/11/cn.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, it was advised that the sub frame was extremely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the vehicle was not worth repairing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v165000 (suspension front) however, the contact no longer owned the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. After the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), it was discovered that the front passenger side subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,429.

2003 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to lower control arm corrosion recall notice problems. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available and that was in may. The dealer stated to call back in July. To date, the recall has not been fixed. The consumer referenced recall # 14v165000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently and became worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who noticed that the passenger's side rear fender well rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a potential safety hazard. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape XLT. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she could hear a loud banging noise coming from under the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that upon inspection the car was corroded under the passenger's side rear door. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the under body had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure and current mileage on the vehicle was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the sub frame was completely rusted and had become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire front sub frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 11/19/lj updated 11/29/2013.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, a loud thumping noise emitted from the passenger rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated the unibody was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. Mah.