NHTSA Complaint #11595826 — 2010 FORD ESCAPE STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11595826
Vehicle	2010 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 21, 2024
Date Filed	June 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

During routine maintenance my mechanic told me the sub frame of my 2010 FordEscape had a serious problem. It appears there is a design flaw which allows condensation from the air conditioner to be traped and ultimately rust through compromising the frame. They said they didn't recommend driving the car, because if the frame failed the right wheel could detatch causing a catastrophic event. This rust only exists on the passenger side.

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