# 2001 FORD ESCAPE — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `303377` · 2001-07-10 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
THE FRONT AXLE AND CV JOINTS COMPLETELY FELL OFF.  THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE SAFTEY CONNECTOR BOLT BEING INSTALLED AT FACTORY.  I HAVE PHOTOS.  MIGHT BE CALLED A LOWER BALL JOINT.*AK
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