NHTSA Complaint #10608758 — 2006 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10608758
Vehicle	2006 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 1, 2014
Date Filed	July 7, 2014
Mileage	15,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

THE SHOCK HOUSING HAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO RUST. INTERNET SEARCHES HAVE TURNED UP HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR. IT POSES A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE DISMOUNTED SHOCK CAN CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES AS WELL AS TEAR INTO THE TIRE WHEN DRIVING. *JS

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