2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape — Structure: frame and members
Published April 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V165000, published April 8, 2014 and initiated April 2, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape — Structure: frame and members.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- ESCAPE
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2001 FORD ESCAPE | 2002 FORD ESCAPE | 2003 FORD ESCAPE | 2004 FORD ESCAPE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2001 Ford Escape | 2002 Ford Escape | 2003 Ford Escape | 2004 Ford Escape — Structure: frame and members recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V165000 on April 8, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: ESCAPE.