NHTSA Complaint #11694119 — 2009 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11694119
Vehicle	2009 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 17, 2025
Date Filed	October 17, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I WENT TO TRADE IN MY CAR AND WAS INFORMED THAT FRAME BEHIND FRONT DRIVER SIDE IS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH. MEANING THE BODY COULD DETACH FROM FRAME OR SOMETHING ELSE DANGEROUS COULD HAPPEN. THIS IS MY ONLY CAR AND NOW I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT.

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