The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed and was not aligned with the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame and other components were severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,306. The VIN was unknown.

- Paw Paw, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would not move the wheels. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the control arms and the subframe experienced severe corrosion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Pella, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right when the accelerator pedal was applied. Additionally, the vehicle made a clunking and grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (seelye Kia of kalamazoo, 4102 stadium drive, kalamazoo, mi 49080) where it was diagnosed that the subframe on the front passenger side was cracked, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,193.

- Vicksburg, MI, USA

Bought my vehicle in January of 2010, complained of noise in front end, had it to the dealership that I purchased it from two different times for this issue, and within 5 months, the frame busted through in front on passenger side. The vehicle only has 82,000 miles on it and my major complaint is that it was in the garage and they inspected the noise changed parts on that side and there was absolutely no mention of the frame being compromised, and there is no way they should not have seen that there is a complete break in the frame. Every mechanic I called cant believe it. Now I have a vehicle that is totaled and three years to pay on it. I also had a yearly inspection just two months previously. Is there a recall on the frame of this type of vehicle? I am fortunate that the frame busted while my daughter was making a turn and not driving 55mph as she was just previously or with my beautiful 2 grandchildren in the vehicle. I believe she escaped death. This vehicle is my primary vehicle of which I drive my grandchildren and others children to games. This could have been a devastating outcome. I appreciate you looking into the frame work and conduct of the dealership for this 2001 Ford Escape with only 80,000 miles.

- Great Valley, NY, USA

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- Lebanon, OH, USA