NHTSA Complaint #11445303 — 2011 FORD ESCAPE

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11445303
Vehicle	2011 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	December 2, 2021
Date Filed	December 28, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The engine cradle mount that holds the lower control arm failed because of severe rot but only one mount is rotted, very localized. Have picture of failed piece. The broken mount cause the passenger side front tire to move independently from the drive side wheel and makes it have hard to steer straight. Called dealer and it’s a very well known problem, you guys did a recall with early models and all ford did was put a brace in and didn’t address the extreme rot in the engine cable. Has not been inspected by anyone but picture shows the issue, problem exist on passenger side only

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