statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape, Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems. The manufacturer was not notified. many hundreds of complaints online for this problem. The rear shock is completely disconnected from the body sheet metal. So many right rear wheel wells rusted out on Escapes is not a mere coincidence. How much will it cost to replace a "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" 00 to 4000. 2001-2004 Escapes had a corrosion recall on the front suspension, but there is nothing for years 2005 and newer. Now I have scrap metal with a good computer. All I can say is, unreal. As with many others on this site, we have a 2005 Ford Escape where the right rear wheel well has completely rusted through and the shock is now unattached. The shock is hanging there, unattached. Entire right wheel well of the vehicle is rusting away. The failure mileage was 70,000. The strut broke free of the wheel housing. Dapoz. statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the Escape. The shock absorber is hardly attached and is a safety issue. The truck runs great but it could be time to throw a match in it and walk away. A proud Ford family will now be looking elsewhere for a new vehicle. Simcoe, Ontario, canada. . This degradation is very similar to Ford's recall #13-s-01 on select Mini vans and where the rear wheel wells are rotting away. This problem cost me only 164.99 plus No body shop will repair as it is too costly and too much of a liability they claim. While driving 15 mph over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber needed to be replaced. Right rear strut mount severely rusted and unsafe to drive. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Why no recall on 05 and newer? The truck runs great. I believe I will need a new bracket welded on and this is going to be very costly. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. Total replacement is est 8000 Dollars. Highly dangerous, as our children and my wife drive the car, but the only indication that this occurred was an occasional loud noise (mimicking a shock absorber bottoming out). Took it to a mechanic who said I need to see a body shop and estimated it is probably a $2,000 repair. Our 2006 Ford Escape began making a rattling noise in the rear passenger side whenever we hit a bump. I understand not repairing normal wear and tear but there are too many people with the exact same issue to think that this isn't just coincidence. Right rear shock absorber punched through horribly rusted wheel well into passenger compartment. I have discovered that this is a very common problem with this vehicle and expensive to repair, ~ $1,500. CarGurus has 38,717 nationwide Escape listings starting at $1,427. They want $3000 to fix which is not worth it! The failure mileage was 120,000. Obviously, this truck is not safe to drive. Also please check out the Large rusted out hole in wheel well, and if I press around the wheel well, the black coating crumbles revealing crumbling rust behind it. an hour and a halfeasy peasy.and Now, basically, every time I have an oil change and check, they inform me of a leakage. Ford says part not covered, but there is a safety issue due to defective part. Any ideas? Hear a loud clanking noise in the back right wheel well after going over bumps. The vehicle now shimmies when we go over bumps, since the shock isn't stabilizing anything other than the tiny bit of rust. The local dealer columbia Ford located at 234 willimantic rd, columbia, CT 06237, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. I would like to know if fore has yet to take responsibiltiy for this It is only being held in place by the lower shock absorber bolt and nut. The extra stress on the shock absorber caused the bolt on the top to break off. This is just not right! Shock absorber could come thru rusted mount on rear passenger side. Great job, Ford!!!! I have never experience a rear shock leak as long as I have owned a vehicle. on the outside and was back on the road in This is a clear design flaw and Ford doesn't think they are responsible for fixing it. Checked car, found passenger side rear wheel well broken, upper attachment plate for shock absorber now in vehicle interior. And annoyance was a constant clunk in the rear. Right Rear Wheel Well completely rusted through and shock mount is about to break off! Two days ago I was driving to work and hit a little bump in the road. The Escape has been great for us and we use it almost everyday so we maintain excellent maintenance on it. We all have exactly the same issue. My 2005 Ford Escape rear passenger side wheel well cracked. I understand this is a common problem with these vehicles and Ford will do nothing to compensate me. I didn't even get home and the ABS light came on, which meant my AWD didn't work. If there was a recall on a similar issue for 2001-2004 models, why hasn't there been a recall on later years? In addition, the shock absorber became disconnected from the frame of the well. Funny thing is the a piece of metal the size of a flashlight bounced off the hood of the car leaving a dent and scratch that broke the paint about 5 years ago on my way to work and that spot hasn't rusted. Immediately after that I heard a rattling noise in the rear passenger side quarter pane on every subsequent bump. Yet, the brake lights and Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. responsibility and do a recall asap. It seemed to be bad when on rough roads. The rusted steel had been undercoated and had not appeared to be unsafe when viewed at an earlier time. that was on hand to form the whole patch We loved everything about this vehicle and Ford in general and are extremely disappointed to hear they are not acknowledging this known issue. My buddy refers to it as "Liquid car dissolver", he may have a point. Update from Sep 3, 2015: The right rear bracket rusted and completely snapped. I believe I will need a new bracket welded on and this is going to be very costly. The rear passenger wheel well is completely rotted around the connection for the shock absorber. The vehicle was taken to lasco Ford (2525 owen rd, fenton, mi) where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber went through the wheel well and would need to be replaced. I have replaced the passenger side twice and now they tell me my drivers side is leaking. I talked to body shop said Ford Escapes are renown for walker sitting and rusting out these rear right mounts. The contact observed rust on the rear wheel tire. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. for you. The left side is perfectly fine, which tells me Ford did something wrong on the right side. CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Escape has problems where the engine shuts down while driving. all problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Then, about a month ago, it became VERY loud. economical as well. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings failed and needed to be replaced. Heard bump followed by noise while driving. There was a recall by Ford for 2001-2004 for the same issue on the same model. I have been to 3 different repair places and one won't touch it, and the other 2 are scared to give me a solid estimate at all, all agree it probably isn't worth fixing. My vehicle only has 113000 miles on it so it should not be dealing with corrosion problems even though I live in Grand Rapids, MI. till now pisses one off as to there main motiveis SELL THE CAR This caused ride and handling concerns which affected vehicle safety. I purchased this car 30 days ago. I am replying to my initial post. Rear passenger wheel well is rusted thru to the interior. This is a huge expense of $1000-$3,000 estimates. Dealer replaced at cost of $556 plus charged another $100 to align wheels. The VIN was unknown. It was diagnosed that the shock absorber mounts on the rear passenger side of the vehicle were damaged. They will fix this issue and you will save roughly 1000$. Currently hearing a loud thumping at every bump, due to the shock becoming detached from the vehicle. I was quoted by a local body shop that it would cost between $2,500 and $3,000 to fix it. Ford Escape owners have reported 72 There is no longer a bracket to hold the smaller suspension dampener and when I hit a small bump it sounds awful. Initially in December, some rust was found that we thought would be a quick fix once the weather was a bit warmer, to let the materials set better. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: I am ready for a class-action lawsuit here. It has rust in the wheel wells, the bottom trim on the back hatchback door and in the gas cap area. The metal on the vehicle seems to have an issue because it is rusting in other areas as well, such as the fuel filler neck, the bottoms of the rear doors, the bottom of the rear lift gate, the outer edges of the rear wheel openings, and at the base of the side view mirror. So the question is.do I buy another truck due to all of the above problems or do I keep it and fix all the problems because the mileage is so low. Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. and very expensive problem to fix. It was a truck our son was driving, and he mentioned how the odd noise coming from the rear was getting louder. Strut is hanging loose. Rear shock absorber defective, but Ford won't replace under extended warranty, even premium extended. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. The cause of the failure was not determined. For instance, my wife travels back and fourth to her parents via a busy highway covering about 50-60 miles multiple times a week and this could have caused a fatal crash. $1,500 to repair. That is, until recently, when the noise in the back became terrible. I had to replace the computer less than two years ago, as well as 3 damaged coils at a cost of $3500. When the mechanic put the car on the lift he saw that the entire wheel well around the shock absorber was rusted completely out. Anyone with me? One Wheel well has rusted out completely. We don't sell/share your email. signal lights work fine? 2005 Ford Escape. I opened the rear hatch and saw a rusted out hole about the size of a basketball! But when you look inside the wheel well you see all the rust around the shock absorber. I've had a few Ford Escapes You just lost another customer!!!! Next day drove over railroad tracks and there was a loud banging noise. The contact stopped the vehicle and noted that the shock absorber had detached from the wheel well. with AWD? Until I inspected the vehicle, nothing else, such as handling or other factors warned of the dire situation. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. This affects the suspension dramatically. Very dangerous situation. I bought the 2005 Ford Escape from a Nissan dealership in February. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. tower left. Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. Driving down the highway we hit a small pothole and heard lots of noise. The failure mileage was 34,000. This car is no longer safe to drive. Al. The bucket or bracket that mounts the top of the shock absorber to the wheel well and chassis is just floating in mid air. I got the repair kit from Shock absorber had come through the interior of the automobile. After getting home I discovered that the rear passenger wheel well was completely rusted out and the shock absorber is no longer attached to the vehicle body. I love my Escape and I look good in it so I am not giving her up any time soon, not even to rust! The mechanic showed us the completely rusted out rear passenger wheel well and the shock is attached nothing and is broken away from the car. Peterborough, ON, Canada. all problems of the 2017 Ford Escape NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. I heard a new rattle investigated and found my whole wheel well above the top shock mount is rusted out. This is a huge problem and Ford needs to take I heard some noise from the rear passenger side. My daughter was also cautioned by the mechanic about an imminent failure of the suspension. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. After doing some research, it appears that this is a fairly widespread issue that Ford has done little to remedy. My vehicle only has 113000 miles on it so it should not be dealing with corrosion problems even though I live in Grand Rapids, MI. The failure mileage was 85,000. There is no longer a bracket to hold the smaller suspension dampener and when I hit a small bump it sounds awful. I didn't hit anything. The failure recurred continuously causing the vehicle to become inoperable. The contact noticed that the passenger side wheel well was severely rusted. The vehicle just went out of warranty, but there is a problem with the rear shocks. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND IT WAS NOT LIKE THIS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. 00 to repair it all of the dealers were aware of the problem and herd of many other examples. I was shocked to find exact descriptions of my vehicles problem, posted as common for this model. The contact states while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact stated there was a loud bump from the rear passenger side. PLEASE GO THERE. Once looking inside the back of the truck, I noticed I could see the driveway and tire. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. is an ISSUE thats dangerous who else in Can/US been there, the rear passenger doors will not open from the outside, ii need access to reconnect the I do not really know what options I have with the car since it is the only car I own and I have no other way to get to and from work. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. 15-0194 indicating that shock absorbers may be defective. This will be the last Ford we ever buy if we have to scrape this because of this issue. struck up there. This truck is not safe to drive. Siting in driveway until I can find someone to fix it. Ford will not take care of, despite issuing TSB no. This problem with the rear strut supports rotting away should be recalled on the 2005 model Escapes, the 2001-2004 Escapes have been recalled for this. door latch rods. This is should be looked at. A truck with an unbelievable amount of rust over the right rear wheel well. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. Also it is a safety concern if you hit a chuck hole and the back end of your truck lets loose . 00. They showed me the rust! The shock absorber is mounted to this sheet metal, so it is no longer effective, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. I also have an audio recording of the noise inside the vehicle when driving under normal conditions. Very sad. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. Appears that wheel well rusted out from the inside: hidden from outside by undercoating in wheel well and hidden from inside by vehicle interior panels. This is a safety hazard that has been widely reported on the internet. This is our only vehicle and we are not in a position to buy a new car right now. all problems of the 2014 Ford Escape So angry to find out that this is a problem and Ford will do nothing! problems related to rear suspension shock absorber (under the suspension category). They originally quoted $745 dollars and put us off for months, then when I brought it in they kept it for several weeks and then re-quoted a price at $2,200. Right side rear shock absorber tower rusted out. I initially thought it was a loose panel until I looked under the rear-passenger wheel well and noticed the massive amounts of rust and corrosion around the shock absorber. I am wondering way there hasn't been a recall?. The stress also caused the rear break line to fray almost to the point of breaking completely. Ford Escape 2005 passenger rear tire wheel well rusted away where the shock absorber mount bolts onto frame and now the shock absorber mount has nothing to bolt onto anymore. Upon inspection by a mechanic, he discovered that the passenger side and driver side rear wheel wells body parts and shock absorber mounts have significant rust damage. Just wanted to add my name to the list of 2005 Ford Escape owners who had right rear shock tower that rusted out, so that Ford can see that this is an issue. When I have an oil change, the dealer (2 of them) notify me that I have a leak in my rear shock absorbers. shipping. This car is not worth much more than that and nothing if I don't fix it not sure what I will do, but I don't want Ford to touch it at this point. This has been a terrific vehicle, for the 6 months I've owned it, until this problem showed up- unexpectedly and fiercely! I just replaced the shocks two years ago and there was no indication of this problem looming over the horizon. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. These rear struts are the same from 2001-2007 so beware, they rust out under the so called "dealer undercoating"! But after reading the other complaints on this forum, we are pretty certain it will cost too much to be worth our time and money. But I have a great mechanic who fixed it all and undercoated for $350 total!! 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This is a known issue with the 2005 Escape and should be covered under a safety recall. The manufacturer was notified. See Driving along and suddenly the car got loud in the back. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. See Many other 2005 Escape owners with same issue. Car has rust on back "trunk" door and a on the edge of the wheel well exterior on the same side, but remaining parts of the car have very little or no rust. I am having the same problems that others are having. The vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive even after being repaired. Took it to my auto body shop and that is where I learned about Ford Escapes having this issue. Seriously, someone needs to order Ford to perform a recall on all affected models. rear door liner is loose and the door won't open/close properly. Not the case with Ford, although they agreed it shouldn't have happened, it is out of warranty and not recalled. He believes the entire shock mount is rusted through. My 2005 truck, as of April 2015, only has 68,000 miles. An investigation into this widespread corrosion issue needs to be performed and all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the safety of everyone on the road is maximized despite shoddy construction of this vehicle. This vehicle cannot be driven and has caused me a serious financial loss. It's got to be the salt. In New York they spray a liquid on the roads to prevent icing in the winter. l agree (and fixed my own ) but just having this problem go away from 95 the vehicle is a liability on the road--we cringe every time we have to take it out (again, it is our only vehicle) and we don't know which bump is going to completely ruin the car. I will be following up with both the dealer I purchased it from (only 6 months ago) and Ford and will report back any findings. Ford finally issued a September 2014 recall. Reading all of the complaints, I can foresee the challenge of finding an ESCAPE with an intact wheel well. The contact performed a test drive and discovered that the rear passenger wheel well had a rusted hole underneath the vehicle and the shock absorber was detached from the original mount. Isn't this a clear case that you did something wrong in the building of this vehicle? While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she heard a strange sound and the vehicle began to swerve. I looked at the back end and discovered the right rear wheel well completed rusted out - so much that the upper shock mount was barely hanging on. I don't understand how car companies can get away with this. Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. In August of 2012, with 154,523 miles on the car, I replaced the rear shock absorbers. problem. I have also, just recently, developed a leak at the rear main seal. That would mean I would have about $8,900 into a 10-year-old vehicle with 136,000 mile on it. Research on the internet shows this is a common problem with this year and 2005. It has since become a consistent issue anytime we are driving, there is at least a rattle--even on smooth roads. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Making all kinds of noice when driving. Should be recalled and fixed by Ford. It seems like a lot of people are having this same issue. When I look through the side compartment in the back of the vehicle I can see the top of the tire and the pavement and shock absorber. all problems of the 2005 Ford Escape . My question to FordDo you feel confident in standing behind the vehicle you sold? I was driving along the highway on my way to work and hit a bump in the road. While driving over a bump in the road at any speed, a thumping noise emitted from the vehicle. I have no money to fix this; this is a dangerous flaw should it break through while driving at high speeds. Unsubscribe any time. Upon seeing my daughter's car I've had occasion to look at similar age Escapes and many have this condition on them as well. I have found multiple issues identical to this in an online search. Would you want your son driving this car??? See Asked by rcemearmy Sep 29, 2014 at 09:06 PM about the 2004 Ford Escape XLS FWD, just found this when went to do out of province insp /don't see//hear of any recalls but this is an ISSUE thats dangerouswho else in Can/US been there. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. Once I went to look in the wheel well, I could see a very large hole in the wheel wheel. Google search shows I am not alone with this issue - others report same issue with passenger side rear and people are considering sueing Ford. We are a Ford family. If you need this fixed and are in the area, give them a call. If you look online about this issue, you will always see the same thing, right (passenger side) wheel well completely rust out and the strut mount becomes detached. Seriously, ask yourself that question.
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