Problems with 2002 Ford Escape SUSPENSION

While in motion, the lower control arm separated from the subframe due to corrosion. i lost steering but was able to skid to the shoulder. the same issue as recall 14s02 but my vehicle was not included.

My car jerks, and swerves because of the lower control arm on the drivers side. it and the subralframe are messed up. it will cost me too much money to fix and no one wants to touch it. i dont want to sell it to anyone be cause of the safety of the vehicle. it jerks at low speeds and gets worse at high speeds.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. while driving various speeds, a knocking sound was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to liberty mazda (91 west service rd, hartford, ct) where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm was rusted, corroded, and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,000. the vin was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. while driving 10 mph, the lower control arm fractured and the front driver side wheel separated from the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not repaired. the contact was concerned that the recall remedy was not sufficient to prevent a failure. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. *tt

Had a recall for the lower control arm on may 30 2014 and today had to replace the same part and ford isn't recognizing it as a problem , the part is $2000 and vechicle is still worth more than that amount and i had to buy the part and pay for the installation and ford refuse to claim responsibility for it : the recalled part failed not satisfying the recall only lasted 4 years , causing the cecile not to pass state inspection

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that on four separate occasions, the front driver's side lower control arm loosened and needed to be torqued to the manufacturer's specifications. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired several years ago per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure); however, the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle failed a state inspection due to the failure listed in the recall. the dealer was not contacted; however, the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 234,074.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be serviced. while the mechanic was test driving the vehicle at approximately 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact stated that the front passenger side lower control arm fractured, which caused the wheel to separate from the suspension. prior to the test drive, the contact was informed by the mechanic of severe rust on the lower control arm. the vehicle was towed back to the facility. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer (elkhorn motors ford, 910 n wisconsin st, elkhorn, wi 53121, (262) 723-2131) was contacted and a subsequent vin search showed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. the consumer stated the gas tank straps were also corroded and needed to be replaced.*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the steering wheel went in one direction and the wheels went in a different direction. the vehicle was towed to reineke ford lincoln of lima (1360 greely chapel rd, lima, oh 45804, (419)223-3673) to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the passenger side lower control arm support was severely rusted, which caused the lower control arm to fracture and separate from the vehicle. the contact was informed that the sub frame, cross member, control arm, and steering assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I was driving my 2002 ford escape in northeastern ohio when i lost control of my vehicle. i had it towed to a local mechanic who told me the power control arm broke away from the subframe. as a woman i immediately looked it up because i did not know what that even was until i found a recall from ford that didn't mean crap for me but that ford won't pay for their mess of a vehicle! i'm just happy i didn't crash into a nearby car and when the truck broke down! driving down a city street approximately 35mph

Airbag light stays on and also i have a issue with the steering wheel and suspension there are other issues with the car and never was fixed by previous owner now im stuck with a car that has past recalled issues. if you own a car and just purchased it by previous owner make sure that recalls have been fixed on vehicle. now i dont know what to do with my vehicle.

The 2002 ford escape had recall 14s02 done in sept. 2016. at the time i requested the sub frame be replaced. ford indicated the rust was not severe enough and installed a brace. today, the sub frame gave way rendering the vehicle a peril to drive. the steering is inoperative. the vehicle was in motion but avoided collision.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that the wife was driving approximately at 30 mph and after driving over a bump, the steering wheel became very loose and unstable. upon inspection, it was discovered that the lower a-arm suspension had fractured do to severe rusting and corrosion. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (suspension). the contact stated that vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Front subframe rusted into. mechanic says it's not safe to drive.

Takata recall right front lower control arm separated from subframe. in motion,on the highway while going straight . steering wheel 90 deg.from center right front wheel 2in. out of toe.pulled to the right when this happened .did not have an accident. ford motor co. does not want to take responsibility for this problem.

Sub frame/cradle rusted and caused a separation of the right front axel and stabilizer. the failure occurred while driving, just as we were exiting the highway. a loud thud occurred and the steering wheel shifted making driving and steering extremely difficult. this vehicle, according to ford's records, had a structure recall for the same issue (14v165000) the vehicle had been repaired at a ford dealer for the said recall a few years ago. ford is unwilling to help pay for the current repairs as we did not take it to a dealer for repair (which would have required towing as the car was barely drivable). this is a potentially dangerous situation and, it seems, the recall did not correct the original problem. *tr