Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
ESCAPE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
14V165000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
A Separation Of The Lower Control Arm Can Result In A Significant Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19991022
End Of Manufacture
20031219
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
348950
Date Owners Notified
20140530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140402
Make Campaign Number
14S02