2003 Ford Escape Underbody Shields Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 5 records
- front passenger · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Control Arm · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While turning at low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle shook. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bob chapman ford ([redacted], marysville, oh 43040, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the control arm and subframe were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that…
ODI 11101603
Suspension · Underbody Shields
My son was driving this vehicle when the front control arm snapped off from the front subframe! Thankfully, he did not get killed or injured. The vehicle was towed to a local garage who informed me that ford recall # 14s02 applies to this very condition. Upon calling ford's customer assist line, i was completely shut down. I told the rep that i need a tow since the car was not drivable. She told me that ford will…
Crash reported
ODI 11022742
Suspension · Underbody Shields
My 17-year-old son was driving the car home from work and after making a right turn the car severely jerks to the right. He almost went off of the road. We took the car to our local mechanic and were told that there was corrosion and separation of the control arm and we would need a brace to complete the repair. The mechanic said when he took the car for a test drive the steering wheel is out of alignment and he…
ODI 10929396
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Vehicle went in for control arm brace recall in 2014 due to poor metzl used on the subframe, march of 2015 it failed leaving limited control of steering, ford was contacted and stated that they are only responsible for the control arm recall and to contact the dealer. They said they did what they were told to do and the rotted subframe was not a part of the recall. Ford needs to recall the subframe part before…
ODI 10701995
Lower Arm · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact heard a constant noise coming from the front of the vehicle near the wheels. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The dealer provided the recall remedy of a newly designed cross brace as an interim repair, but the noise failure recurred. Within three months, the power steering failed. The front passenger…
ODI 10663150
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Seems we own a ford escape 2003 which needs a cross brace for the sub frame. The reason for the recall is that the sub frame corrodes and the brace will keep the two sides from breaking apart and splitting them into two halves. That is because it can rust and break. The top of the sub frame of the ford escape is rusted and looks very unsafe. Ford would not replace the whole sub frame because it does not effect where…
ODI 10661273
Steering · Underbody Shields
At a slow speed, steering all of the sudden became erratic. It could not be driven, so my local dealer took a look at it. He is a certified ford mechanic. He said the subframe was damaged and it was directly related to the recall #14s02 which is for a crossbar to the subframe due to a potential loss of steering. We had to have it towed to the only ford dealership in our area, oneonta ford. The put the crossbar in…
ODI 10629095
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I am writing about a recall for my ford escape. This recall included the front control arms and the subframe. They were being recalled for corrosion on the control arms and if separated from the subframe it could cause significant steering loss and loss of control of the car and increasing chance of an accident. I took my car in for the recall fix, they installed a reinforcement part and sent me on my way. After…
ODI 10617706
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
While that vehicle was being operated; decelerating from about 35 mph, a very loud pop noise was heard and the front passenger side became unstable and steering became unreliable. Vehicle was stopped immediately. Upon initial inspection is appears that the wheel became partially detached from vehicle. After a thorough inspection is appears that the rear mounting bolt of the front passenger side control arm had…
ODI 10514448
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
2003 ford escape . Subframe rotted and control arm came off. Left passenger. *tr
ODI 10505739
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
Left work and driving on a back road at 15 mph and was approaching a stop sign, applied the brakes and heard a loud snap/pop. The right side of the vehicle instantly slammed down/dropped to the road; steering locked; i had no control over the vehicle; slid a few feet and stopped. The passenger tire was pinned between the ground and the vehicle. The axle was hanging and the sub frame was visible. It was clear that…
ODI 10499375
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
The vehicle was being operated on city streets. As the vehicle approached a stop sign the brakes were applied, a loud crash and screech was heard as the vehicle fell to the ground and tire was dragged along. The front passenger side control arm has come detached from the vehicle because the front sub-frame had failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the shop. The failure was reported to be caused by corrosion. The…
ODI 10493041
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My wife's has a 2003 ford escape. We were driving luckily at a low speed when we heard a pop in the passenger front end and lost control of steering. The subframe on passenger side control arm popped and subframe is rotted. This should not happen to a vehicle that is only 10 years old. I saw that nhtsa did an investigation that deemed 2003 windstars unsafe do to the same exact problem safety recall notice 11s16. My…
ODI 10490191
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Underbody Shields
When i recently had my routine maintenance check on my vehicle i was horrified when my mechanic informed me that the front sub frame was rusted from the inside out! Can you imagine my utter shock when my mechanic advised me that this vehicle is prohibited to be driven since catastrophic outcomes would be likely? How very fortunate nothing fatal took place while being in this vehicle; because based on the condition…
ODI 10450548
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My car is a part of a recall for rust and the lower control arm, but i think that scope is too narrow. My escape has rusted wheel wells and a rusted gas tank cover that i can see. I have also ready had to replace anti-lock brakes for rust, along with the exhaust system and all of its parts, the front lower control arms, sway bar links and all parts of the oil pan. All of this is due to rust. This was at the mileage…
ODI 10595174