2003 Ford Escape Frame And Members Problems
- 18
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 9 records
- repaired failure · 8 records
- lower control · 6 records
- diagnosed subframe · 5 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted, which created an abnormal rubbing sound when the vehicle was turned. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to ricart ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, oh 43125, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new subframe and lower control arm were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 11186218
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the subframe would rub against the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ricart ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, oh 43125, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11185793
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was rusted near the lower control arm. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (balise ford of cape cod in hyannis, ma) were both notified, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000…
ODI 11103024
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While the contact's daughter was driving 40 mph, the driver struck a pothole and the vehicle began to pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side lower control arm and subframe were bent due to rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11005875
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, a thumping noise was heard from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely rusted and fractured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that a brace was placed on by the dealer in the subframe as…
ODI 10816734
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the subframe fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
ODI 10650243
Frame And Members · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure: frame and members). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to the recall. The mechanic installed a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace; however, the mechanic could not complete a front end alignment due to an excessive amount of corrosion present. The…
ODI 10637170
Frame And Members
2003 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to waiting for vehicle parts to come in. *smd
ODI 10618547
Frame And Members · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the subframe became separated from the passenger side wheel area and also became bent. The power steering assist also failed, which caused the vehicle to veer to the right and slide. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but there was no diagnostic testing performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10606921
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The contact mentioned that she felt her vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 9/19/14*cn updated 2/20/2015 *js
ODI 10609924
Frame And Members · Lower Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the contact stated that the lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10595069
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), it was discovered that the front passenger side subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,429. Updated 10/01/14 *bf updated 1/7/2015 *js
ODI 10632092
Frame And Members
2003 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to lower control arm corrosion recall notice problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available and that was in may. The dealer stated to call back in july. To date, the recall has not been fixed. The consumer referenced recall # 14v165000. *jb
ODI 10627729
Frame And Members · Lower Arm
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v165000 (suspension-lower control arm regional) and was taken to the dealer for repairs. The dealer confirmed that there were rust holes on the surface of the frame and made an interim repair, which included attaching a cross member and support bar to the subframe. The contact stated that shortly…
ODI 10588055
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact noticed that the subframe was fractured. The dealer diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,994. Updated 3/12/15*cn updated 9/11/2017*cn
ODI 10668676
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the mechanic informed the contact that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10537921
Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the low sub frame on the passenger side separated from the vehicle and the contact lost control of the vehicle. A local mechanic diagnosed that the sub frame failed due to rust. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10423847
Frame And Members
I purchased a ford escape 2003 on july 2008. Last month i noticed the leather interior loosened from all four doors. I would like to know is this a factory defect. *tr
ODI 10238056