NHTSA Complaint #10512534 — 2002 FORD ESCAPE

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10512534
Vehicle	2002 FORD ESCAPE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	May 29, 2012
Date Filed	May 17, 2013
Mileage	86,036 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN THE GARAGE. *TR

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