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2001-2004 Ford Escape recall: frame and members

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 2, 2014. It covers about 348,950 vehicles.

vehicles affected
348,950
reported
Apr 2, 2014
owners notified
May 30, 2014
related complaints
400

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
Risk
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.

Recall number 14V165000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 400 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 14V165000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Ford Escape frame and members?

Yes. Recall 14V165000, reported on April 2, 2014, covers about 348,950 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V165000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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