The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, she noticed that the rear tires on the vehicle were flat with metal wires protruding from the tires. The tires were worn from the inside. The contact had the vehicle towed to elder Ford (777 john R rd, troy, mi 48083, (888) 467-5023) who inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was caused by improper vehicle maintenance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

2019 Ecosport struck a pole on the right side and several rocks that bent the left front control arm assembly and bent the frame. It drove the left front wheel into the car frame. The vehicle went airbound and continued through a flower bed constructed of paver stones 18" high. The destruction of the flower bed further destroyed the undercarriage with the drivetrain pushed backwards. The car landed and eventually stopped. The airbags did not deploy and driver suffered a severed spine and later died.

- Reading, PA, USA