NHTSA Complaint #10595069 — 2003 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10595069
Vehicle	2003 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date of Incident	May 17, 2014
Date Filed	May 30, 2014
Mileage	102,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* 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.

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