2002 Ford Escape: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 14, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 82,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the suspension of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the control arm needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced in 2014 under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14V165000 (Structure) however, the failure still occurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist and that he had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · CT

On 12/20/2013 I had the lower control arms replaced, and had to pay 1,279.79. In april 2014 you announced a recall for this same item. For some treason you excluded my car. Considering my car required the exact item replaced only 4 months prior, I am requesting to be reimbursed for the cost of that repair. Also a complaint I have is the warning light for the airbag will not go out. A defect that does not seem repairable. In light of the airbag recall I am concerned I am sitting in front of a loaded gun. I will keep this complaint where my family can find it and respond accordingly if something happens to me after you have been notified of this complaint

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 163,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Suspension · 234,074 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · PA

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

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 106,000 miles · WI

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Body, Engine · 185,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel shook without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (blackwell ford, 41001 plymouth rd, plymouth, mi) where it was diagnosed that the cross frame, lower control arm, and exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · OH

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Suspension · 166,000 miles · OH

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