Ford Escape Recalled for Rust Issue
Ford has issued out two separate recalls that affect over 434,000 vehicles.
The first recall is for model years 2001-2004 Ford Escape SUV and affects a total of 385,750 vehicles. According to the American automaker, the Escape’s subframe could fail due to rust and impact the ability to steer. Approximately 349,000 of the affected vehicles are in the U.S. and were sold or registered in the “salt belt,” where salt is used to melt ice on the roads.
In addition, the American automaker is also recalling 48,950 vehicles from model years 2013-2014 and spans the Ford Fusion, Escape and C-MAX models in addition to the Lincoln MKZ. In that recall, those vehicles have non-compliant seat back frames that need to be replaced. A total of 42,972 vehicles are in the U.S. while 4,744 were sold in Canada.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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