# 2005 FORD ESCAPE — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `1958768` · 2024-01-17 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
Hello,  The engine cradle subframe on my 2005 Ford Escape has completely rusted through on the right hand side where it attaches to the steering control arm.  As I was driving the subframe broke which made it impossible to steer the car.  This pulled my car off the road to the passenger side.  Fortunately I was not injured.  Having now researched this issue, it is a common problem with 2005 Ford Escapes.  This is very dangerous, and it should be addressed as it creates a life threatening situation.
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