2001 Ford Escape: pulls to one side

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 Mar 28, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 184,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with severe rust on the subframe, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) in which a cross bar was installed under the subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Suspension · 91,000 miles · NJ

Dt: on the left front wheel of the vehicle their is noise coming from the axle. There is a lot of movement in the brake pedal, and the vehicle pulls to left. *nm

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Tires · 26,000 miles · FL · crash

I was driving my car on I-75 near gainesville, florida last week. I was in the passing lane when I heard and felt the left rear tire tread beating on my car. It had separated from the tire without warning. It all happened so fast, I immediately attempted to get onto the shoulder safely. My car began to pull to the left uncontrollably, crashed into the guard rail at over 60 MPH, bounced off and sent me sliding sideways for about 100 feet. By the grace of god, my children and myself were not physically injured. The damage to my car is estimated to be around $6,000.00. The tires were the original factory tires on my 2001 ford escape and have only 26,000 miles on them. From what I have read on the internet, this is not an isolated case but appears as though the manufacturers are aware of the tread separation but choose to do nothing about it. I am wondering if you can advise me to what recourse I have in order to prevent this from occurring to other unsuspecting motorists. I was fortunate to have had only car damage, I fear others may not be so fortunate and this matter needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Steering · 39,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

I was in a roll over accident in my 2001 ford escape while driving at 25-30 MPH on a primary road in cresskill, nj. The vehicle suddenly pulled hard to the right and I saw that I was going to hit a parked vehicle. I turned the steering wheel to the left, while breaking, but the escape did not turn. I impacted the parked vehicle, flipped, skidded 64 feet on the roof of my escape, and was able to remove myself from the car when he came to rest. I have interesting pictures of the front right wheel assembly and steering linkages.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · VI

When consumer starts up vehicle it hesitates/stalls. Consumer had taken vehicle dealer to check because of its pulling to the left. Consumer was never been told why vehicle stalls.