2002 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 59
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 59 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower control · 26 records
- passenger side · 11 records
- right front · 9 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- front passenger · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
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.
ODI 11243003
Suspension
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.
ODI 11307960
Suspension
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 ([redacted], 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…
ODI 11165588
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11092784
Suspension
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 nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle failed a state inspection…
ODI 11229992
Body · Suspension
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…
ODI 11084623
Body · Suspension
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 ([redacted], lima, oh 45804, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger side lower control…
ODI 11024564
Suspension
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…
ODI 11020686
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
Airbag light stays on and also i have a issue with the steering wheel and suspension there are other issues with the car and never was fixed by previous owner now im stuck with a car that has past recalled issues. If you own a car and just purchased it by previous owner make sure that recalls have been fixed on vehicle. Now i dont know what to do with my vehicle.
ODI 11023506
Steering · Suspension
The 2002 ford escape had recall 14s02 done in sept. 2016. At the time i requested the sub frame be replaced. Ford indicated the rust was not severe enough and installed a brace. Today, the sub frame gave way rendering the vehicle a peril to drive. The steering is inoperative. The vehicle was in motion but avoided collision.
ODI 10972096
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the wife was driving approximately at 30 mph and after driving over a bump, the steering wheel became very loose and unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the lower a-arm suspension had fractured do to severe rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was…
ODI 10971828
Suspension
Front subframe rusted into. Mechanic says it's not safe to drive.
ODI 10949131
Suspension
Takata recall right front lower control arm separated from subframe. In motion,on the highway while going straight . Steering wheel 90 deg.from center right front wheel 2in. Out of toe.pulled to the right when this happened .did not have an accident. Ford motor co. Does not want to take responsibility for this problem.
ODI 10954060
Body · Suspension
Sub frame/cradle rusted and caused a separation of the right front axel and stabilizer. The failure occurred while driving, just as we were exiting the highway. A loud thud occurred and the steering wheel shifted making driving and steering extremely difficult. This vehicle, according to ford's records, had a structure recall for the same issue (14v165000) the vehicle had been repaired at a ford dealer for the said…
ODI 10945627
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Ford dealership is refusing to fix uncarriage and control arm. They are saying there is no recall for it. However i found the recall 14s02. Describing the issue the dealership stated is wrong with my truck. But they want me to pay cash instead of them fixing the issue
Crash reported
ODI 10926789
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure); however, the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The…
ODI 10920580
Suspension
Passenger front lower control arm separation from frame due to corrosion. Resulted in loss of control of steering and loss of control of vehicle. Happened when driving on city street while turning. Cv boot cover also damaged by control arm failure. Aaa states there is a lower control arm corrosion recall, nhtsa campaign number 14v165000. Ford dealer states there is no recall. Car has been registered in state of ohio.
ODI 10907382
Suspension
I had a recall (#14s02) which is a corrosion related separation of the attachment of the lower control arm from the subframe. When i took my car in for service what they did was put a crossbar across the lower control arm subframe instead of replacing the whole lower control arm subframe. This action does not fix the problem the problem still occurs. I would like for them to replace the lower control arm.
ODI 10911119
Steering · Suspension
Had recall 14s02 performed on 12/30/15. Installed front subframe crossbrace.this does not fix the problem. Passenger side subframe rusted out and failed. The crossbrace kept it from completely coming apart but car is now not safe to drive. Ford will not do anything about this saying they already performed the recall. This recall should be expanded to include subframe replacement.
ODI 10888629
Suspension
Lf lower control arm failure - we brought our ford to a&ctire, atkinson, nh - [redacted] for a state inspection - they told us this issue and the ford was not safe to drive - we authorized the work - we paid $250.85 parts & labor, they printed out recall # 14s02 recall to pursue getting reimbursed - we called ford and they denied any reimbursement.
ODI 10850763
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While pulling out of the driveway, the passenger side control arm suddenly separated from the subframe. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure occurred due to rusting of the subframe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), although the vehicle experienced the…
ODI 10846001
Suspension
Front sub frame is cracked and wheel is woobling.
ODI 10845694
Suspension
There is a recall on my car. 14s02. I had it towed to fuller ford in cinti, ohio. When the recall broke in my car, rusted through frame. It caused other damage to my car. I need a passenger side axle, lower control arm, and a sway bar link. Ford will not cover these damages even though the recall caused the damage. Just thank goodness i had just gotten off the highway and was coming to a stop or i could have been…
ODI 10811377
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) at 80,707 miles. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accurately respond to the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence where it was discovered that the lower control arm became detached from the vehicle and the front passenger wheel was turned…
ODI 10809233
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I was making a ride an maple road when all of a sudden i hear a sort of popping noise almost like a flat tire. Thats what i thought it was so i kept drive to where i live.on the way home all i heard was a screeching. When i got home home i check and the suspension had snapped because of rusting
ODI 10783190