NHTSA Complaint #11536950 — 2010 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11536950
Vehicle	2010 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 1, 2023
Date Filed	August 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

A/C drain line located above the crossmember(Engine Cradle-#9L8Z-5C145-A) caused it to prematurely rot on the passenger side of the vehicle. Issue was discovered during a routine oil change. Crossmember rot is directly above lower control arm attachment point. In the event of total failure, it would result in loss of control of the vehicle. The driver's side of the crossmember does not have any signs of corrosion.

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