NHTSA Complaint #11468835 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11468835 |
| Vehicle | 2005 FORD ESCAPE |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
Control arm snapped and frame broke
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