Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the vehicle. The driver was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the control arm had fractured in half. The contact was informed that the spark plug, head gasket, turbo, and engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was freon inside the engine and the turbo was leaking. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

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I have purchased replacement lower control from detoit axle. On 8/13/2024. On 10/18/2024 car had to be take to repair shop because replaced control arm failed. Lower ball joint came out of socket.

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While replacing the control arms on my 2003 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 I noticed on the passenger side there was alot of corrosion so much so the control arm is barely hanging on there is a flat bar running from drivers side to passenger side which has been rendered useless because the bolt that is used to hold it in place has nothing to bolt to this was supposed to fix the issue with corrosion well it hasn't its now gonna cost me god knows how much to fix I would like to know if this issue is still covered under, the recall.

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Recall #14s02 (NHTSA campaign # 14v165000) covered replacement of lower control arm & ballpoint for every nearby state, but not virginia. Both lower control arms on my vehicle are corroded and in need of replacement, but there is no open recall for my VIN because 14s02 did not include virginia. Driving vehicle with corroded control arms is deemed dangerous, but costs of replacing approach vehicle value.

The frame/engine cradle has rusted out by the passenger side lower control arm. The rusted area is currently about six inches wide by 2+ inches in height. Luckily, this was noticed while I was changing the oil.

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Right front cross member at lower control arm completely rusted prematurely, front end started making clunking noise when driving.

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Valve cover gasket leaks, suspension control arm both sides cracking, ac condenser leaking.

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My mother was driving the vehicle today straight on a street and she lost control of the vehicle and almost hit another vehicle (only by gods grace she was spared from a deadly accident). I went to look at the vehicle at her home and found out the right lower control arm where it is bolted to the front suspension cross member was severely fatigued that was corroded badly broke off unexpectedly without any warning at all. I then researched this issue afterwards and there were several complaints on line of vehicle about this same safety issue. I may be seeking legal counsel from todd tracy law firm of dallas TX. For this possibly deadly and severe defect that was not properly addressed from Ford and NHTSA to consumers and is a hidden ticking time bomb putting people in danger. Why have you not notified people of this issue? I cannot be the first and only one with this issue.

Tl- the contact mom owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact mom received notice of safety recall 14s02 and had the repairs done at hopkins Ford of elgin, inc. 1045 e chicago st, elgin, IL 60120. The vehicle continues to experience the failure. The contact stated while driving various speed. The vehicle would shift to right or left on it own. The contact was able control the steering wheel but it was difficult. The vehicle continue have the failure randomly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic firestone complete auto care located at 801 barrington rdhoffman estates, IL 60169 where it was diagnosed with needing to be replaced the driver and passenger lower control arm, and the front subframe . The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving at a low speed, the vehicle independently pulled to the passenger's side. The contact's wife pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the control arm was detached from the subframe. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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Frame on front passenger side is rusted through causing wheel to be detached from frame and also control arm. Told not to drive car at all until frame is fixed. Safety issue. Vehicle is kept in a garage. The vehicle was being inspected.

To issue a recall requiring to replace the sub-frame and repair any damage from a bad frame. Control arm and other connecting suspension parts will separate from frame and or sub-frame which can result in serious and or fatal injuries. This vehicle has rotting frame/sub-frame and this problem with other Ford Escapes has been reported many times to Ford. This issue should be resolved ASAP as serious injuries/death will result if not addressed. Along with Fords reputation of doing the right thing. Thank you.

While driving her 2005 Ford ecape after coming to an abrupt stop at a traffic light. My daughter found steering extremely difficult, with vehicle pulling extremely to the right then swerving into the other lane to the left upon trying to correct for the pull. She pulled the car over and found that with the steering wheel straight ahead the right front wheel was pointing outward toward the curb with the top of the wheel tilted inward towards the engine. The vehicle was undrivable and was towed home. Visual inspection by an experienced mechanic found that extreme corrosion of the subframe at the lower control arm front mounting point had caused the subframe to seperate and allow the lower control arm to bend outwards and cause extreme misalignment.

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Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle veered to the right; however, the steering wheel turned to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The failure allowed the passenger side control arm to travel forward every time the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.

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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.

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The left front control arm broke through the subframe, causing a very expensive repair. My father was driving it at the time. When he went to accelerate on a state hi way it pulled very hard to the left into oncoming traffic, nearly ending in a bad way. I subsequently test drove it and discovered the problem. I immediately checked for any recall information and found this specific information. My father had taken it to his local Ford dealership and they said it was ok as of 2014. I noticed only some models were included in the 2014 recall. The subframe in the left front is soft and rotted out, while the right front and the rear is in good condition. I contacted Ford directly and found no relief or even a satisfactory explanation why my father's vehicle was not included. I'm quite appalled with Ford motor company's lame explanation of how vehicle doesn't qualify for reimbursement. Without being overly dramatic, my father or I could have lost our lives to to this rare type of damage. This Escape has been well taken care of and is in good condition for a 2003 from the rust belt. I've owned dozens of vehicles, as has my whole family, we've never seen this type of problem and it's not subject to a recall. I am hoping others have complained as well in hopes of sparking an expanded recall. Thank you for your time. I included a couple of general pictures for now as the Escape is at a repair shop. 2003 XLT v6 3. 0 with available full 4x4 capability. Approximately 165,000 miles. Completed by alexander schultz, son of gerald schultz.

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.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted, which created an abnormal rubbing sound when the vehicle was turned. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to ricart Ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, OH 43125, (614) 836-6260) where it was diagnosed that a new subframe and lower control arm were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 196,703.

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.

Driving down the freeway going 65 mph in virginia I the left lane heard a bang and the car suddenly jerked the the right and into the next lane over. Stopped the car in the middle of the freeway and found that the rear right lower suspension control arm broke. The car was stuck and had to be towed from the middle of freeway.

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Lower control arm separated from sub frame. High corrosion area. Separated at a speed of about 65 mph going over highway bridge. Right front tire tipped out and sent vehicle into a uncontrolled swerve to the left and right. Ford's recall 14s02 cross brace patch was installed but still almost caused a major crash. I don't believe the inspection by Ford was done properly when they installed the brace. If they had they would be replacing the sub-frame also.

Control arms are in terrible condition. Passenger side control arm dislocated while I was driving on a city street due to corrosion and poor manufacturing. There was a recall for it on some Escapes during those years but since my VIN number isnt on their recall lists for it im not covered. Ford needs to be held responsible for it and do the right thing. How are only some of the Ford Escapes during those years covered for bad control arms? please help and hold Ford accountable.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering column did not allow for movement of the wheels. Upon inspection, the contact saw the control arms and the sub frame experienced severe corrosion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however the contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 120,000. Kh.

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 lower control arm has separated from the subframe due to corrosion. This is the exact problem that led to a recall of 400,000 Ford Escapes (model years 2001-2004) just 3 years ago.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving 55 mph, the front passenger wheel protruded outward without warning. The contact was able to safely pull the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was not towed. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact reached out to an independent mechanic who went to the scene and diagnosed that the lower control arm failed due to corrosion of the front subframe. The lower control arm needed to be replaced, which caused the wheel to wobble. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 163,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle and the vehicle swayed back and forth. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and, upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, noticed corrosion and separation of the lower control arm from the frame. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched online and found NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 153,207.

Front subframe (cradle) rusted through directly adjacent to the front mounting location for the lower control arm. Have only owned the vehicle for several months. Purchased from pallotta Ford in wooster, ohio. Vehicle was being driven when the failure occurred. Fortunately, it was at low speed as the right front wheel jammed into the rear of the wheel well and brought the vehicle to an abrupt halt. Had it towed to my house where I inspected the front suspension and thereby observed the wastage of the front subframe.

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.

My son was driving this vehicle when the front control arm snapped off from the front subframe! thankfully, he did not get killed or injured. The vehicle was towed to a local garage who informed me that Ford recall # 14s02 applies to this very condition. Upon calling Ford's customer assist line, I was completely shut down. I told the rep that I need a tow since the car was not driveable. She told me that Ford will not pay for a tow or any consequential damages. This makes no sense to me. Obviously, Ford has acknowledged a problem. I don't think it is fair for them to take no responsibility & leave the consumer footing the bill. Please look into this when you get a chance. Thank you.

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.