Lower control arm corrosion-regional recall
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 14V165000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V165000?
NHTSA recall 14V165000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 2, 2014. It addresses: Lower control arm corrosion-regional recall. The recall affects approximately 348,950 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14S02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.