NHTSA Complaint #10587085 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10587085
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 2, 2013
Date Filed	May 7, 2014
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED NEAR THE REAR WHEEL WELL AREA. THERE WERE ALSO RUST BUBBLES THAT HAD FORMED IN ADDITION TO SIGNS OF CORROSION. THERE WAS ALSO RUST ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 8/6/14*CN UPDATED 8/23/2017*CN

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