Problems with 2003 Ford Escape SUSPENSION

Hello the car is making a noise like bearing when i drive more than 35 miles it going worse when you move a little bit the stearin weell and never end just when get less than 30 or 35 miles somtimes it doit less than 30 miles and everyday it going worse please can you doble check recall for from bearing i really appreciate

Bearing are making noise

Bearing have a wired noise on from of vehicle when i get 35 miles or more

The left front control arm broke through the subframe, causing a very expensive repair. my father was driving it at the time. when he went to accelerate on a state hi way it pulled very hard to the left into oncoming traffic, nearly ending in a bad way. i subsequently test drove it and discovered the problem. i immediately checked for any recall information and found this specific information. my father had taken it to his local ford dealership and they said it was ok as of 2014.i noticed only some models were included in the 2014 recall. the subframe in the left front is soft and rotted out, while the right front and the rear is in good condition. i contacted ford directly and found no relief or even a satisfactory explanation why my father's vehicle was not included. i'm quite appalled with ford motor company's lame explanation of how vehicle doesn't qualify for reimbursement. without being overly dramatic, my father or i could have lost our lives to to this rare type of damage. this escape has been well taken care of and is in good condition for a 2003 from the rust belt. i've owned dozens of ...

I was driving my car out of my driveway and the steering wheel turned off center making it difficult to correctly steer the car. i took it to a mechanic and was told the sub frame rusted and cracked in half.

Front sub frame rusted out and split half way across pulls vehicle when driving 14s02 complaint

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. the contact stated that the subframe was rusted, which created an abnormal rubbing sound when the vehicle was turned. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle was taken to ricart ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, oh 43125, (614) 836-6260) where it was diagnosed that a new subframe and lower control arm were needed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 196,703.

Lower control arm separated from sub frame. high corrosion area. separated at a speed of about 65 mph going over highway bridge. right front tire tipped out and sent vehicle into a uncontrolled swerve to the left and right. ford's recall 14s02 cross brace patch was installed but still almost caused a major crash. i don't believe the inspection by ford was done properly when they installed the brace. if they had they would be replacing the sub-frame also.

Control arms are in terrible condition. passenger side control arm dislocated while i was driving on a city street due to corrosion and poor manufacturing. there was a recall for it on some escapes during those years but since my vin number isnt on their recall lists for it im not covered. ford needs to be held responsible for it and do the right thing. how are only some of the ford escapes during those years covered for bad control arms? please help and hold ford accountable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. while turning at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook. in addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bob chapman ford (1255 columbus ave, marysville, oh 43040, (937) 642-0015) where it was diagnosed that the control arm and subframe were fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. while driving approximately 5 mph, a crunching sound was present coming from the front passenger side and the vehicle suddenly could not be driven properly. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower control arm had fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired in 2014 per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the contact indicated that the vehicle later experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the local dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was 53,000.

The front sub frame is rusted and the vehicle is unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. while driving 35 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle and the vehicle swayed back and forth. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home and, upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, noticed corrosion and separation of the lower control arm from the frame. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact researched online and found nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). the manufacturer confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall. no further assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 153,207.

My son was driving this vehicle when the front control arm snapped off from the front subframe! thankfully, he did not get killed or injured. the vehicle was towed to a local garage who informed me that ford recall # 14s02 applies to this very condition. upon calling ford's customer assist line, i was completely shut down. i told the rep that i need a tow since the car was not drivable. she told me that ford will not pay for a tow or any consequential damages. this makes no sense to me. obviously, ford has acknowledged a problem. i don't think it is fair for them to take no responsibility & leave the consumer footing the bill. please look into this when you get a chance. thank you. *tr

My daughter was driving home from work and went over the railroad tracks and the whole front end felt like it was going to collapse the steering got thrown way off and when she went to apply the brakes at the light she almost went through them because of the front-end being way out of line. when i had a chance to look underneath it the next day it is so corroded and split and cracked where the crossmember is. and these railroad tracks she went over every day with no problems that are very smooth except for that night when they just gave out. you can tell that the metal for the vehicle is not quality