Issue ID | 799609 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10341225 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 04/06/10 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph she began to engage the brakes and heard a loud bang. The driver side control arm broke and the cv axle also broke off of the transmission. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The dealer repaired the control arm and the cv joint. The dealer also replaced the tires. Since the vehicle was repaired it had begun pulling to the right after the dealer aligned the wheels five times. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were unable to offer any assistance. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The failure mileage was 5,842. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5842 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MCKINNEY, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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