NHTSA Complaint #11279280 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11279280
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	November 6, 2019
Date Filed	November 10, 2019
Mileage	85,427 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

WHEEL MECHANICS FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION. NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL CONTROL BARS AND RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR. MECHANIC SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE EVEN A 100 MILES. MECHANIC ALSO SAID THIS RESULTED FROM A DESIGN FLAW OF CERTAIN FORD MODELS THAT AFFECTED THE FORD XLSS OF 2008 AND PERHAPS OTHER LATE 2008 OR 2009 MODELS.

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