2001 Ford Escape body problems

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 200,000 miles · VA

While my car was in the shop last year, noticed last that the frame on my 2001 ford escape has rusted, in some places completely through and metal has completely flaked off. Will be expensive to fix according to mechanic, and that car is not really safe unless fixed. I know escape frames have been included in recalls, but my car was not. Do I have any remedy?

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 235,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle veered to the right; however, the steering wheel turned to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The failure allowed the passenger side control arm to travel forward every time the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Body, Steering · 94,306 miles · IL

Tl* 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.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 120,000 miles · IA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2018 · Body · 166,000 miles · MO

Subframe is rusting apart need new subframe or vehicle is unsafe!!

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Body, Steering · 104,193 miles · MI

Tl* 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.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Body · 182,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary, the front frame became severely rusted. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross brace started to detach on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus ford (2727 layton ave, cuday, wi) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The cross brace was tightened. The technician informed the contact that the repair was temporary due to corrosion. Four months prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Body · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Body · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had extensive premature rust and corrosion. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and notified the manufacturer, but no remedy was provided. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The failure mileage was not available.