| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006067421 | Incident Date: May, 25 2006 |
| Consumer's City: BALTIMORE | Consumer's State: MD |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: ESCAPE | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU04122K | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 06 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 31 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 10 mph, the steering wheel locked. the contact then reversed and put the vehicle back in drive. after traveling a short distance, the vehicle would not move. the contact noticed the front driver side wheel was turned the opposite direction of the other tires. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the tie rod fractured and because the vehicle was driven after this, the axle fractured as well. the tie rod and axle were replaced. updated 7/14/2006 - the dealer informed the consumer that the tie rod fractured due to rust. *nm |
