NHTSA Complaint #10897689 — 2006 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10897689
Vehicle	2006 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 16, 2016
Date Filed	August 22, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK PLATE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

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