NHTSA Complaint #11634535 — 2010 FORD ESCAPE STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11634535
Vehicle	2010 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	January 1, 2021
Date Filed	January 7, 2025
Mileage	100,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment, but the mechanic was unable to perform the alignment due to a hole in the subframe. The contact was informed that the subframe had corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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