2005 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 425
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 425 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 86 records
- passenger side · 49 records
- rear passenger · 35 records
- rear wheel · 24 records
- shock tower · 23 records
- right rear · 22 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 201 |
| 150–400k mi | 82 |
| 60–100k mi | 80 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Was driving less than 15mph when suddenly i lost all control of steering on the front passenger side. When i was able to get help after sitting on the side of the road for 16 hours, i was informed that one of the three wheel bearings had snapped. I did a little research and found the recall for the passenger side wheel assembly and bearings. I entered my vin number and it didn't say whether or not it would be fixed.…
ODI 11299424
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The passenger side subframe rusted out and corroded causing the subframe to break, resulting in a very unsafe and hazardous vehicle.
ODI 11288947
Steering · Suspension
While driving her 2005 ford ecape after coming to an abrupt stop at a traffic light. My daughter found steering extremely difficult, with vehicle pulling extremely to the right then swerving into the other lane to the left upon trying to correct for the pull. She pulled the car over and found that with the steering wheel straight ahead the right front wheel was pointing outward toward the curb with the top of the…
ODI 11256412
Suspension
I purchased a 2005 ford escape and after purchasing it and having it registered on my way home i got to some roadway with a lot of pot holes and when i hit one i heard this god awful noise coming from the right rear only to discover that the rear shock tower was completely rusted out and the shock just swaying around unattached at the top. After getting home and researching it i find out that this is a common issue…
ODI 11269575
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger side shock tower housing was fractured and punctured through the subframe. During the failure, the brake line and rear brake light wire were severed, which caused brake fluid…
ODI 11265404
Suspension
The back passenger side wheel well has completely rotted away, so the body of the car is slammed against the suspension bars, obviously causing damage as well as an unbearable crashing bang any and every time you hit a bump. I am unsure if my wheel is going to come off or how long before my frame will be bent. I have seen similar complaint about the same make model and year and it is always the back wheel well.
ODI 11256856
Suspension
07/13/2019. I own a 2005 ford escape , manufacturing date 04/04 . Today i was driving home i noticed a very loud whistling noise , difficulty steering and especially when attempting to turn. Luckily made it to my driveway and my husband looked at the vehicle and said both front tires were leaning inward so he looked underneath to find my subframe is all but rusted into on the passenger side. I know this was a…
ODI 11231617
Suspension
Rusted rear shock mount, bad suspension causing unsafe driving.
ODI 11209785
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the subframe fractured while turning the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle immediately stopped and one of the tires became detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Mike castrucci ford lincoln of alexandria (7400 alexandria pike, alexandria, ky 41001, [redacted]) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that there were no…
ODI 11196927
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Takata recall the 01 thru 04 were recalled for same problem the front subframe rusted in to causing the right front wheel to wonder all over if drove any more would have cause a serious wreck i was driving vehicle when i noticed that it felt like the front wheel was coming off luckily i was only a couple miles from home the day before i took my grandson to charleston wv to meet his mom if it would have broken on i…
ODI 11195277
Suspension
I was checking to see if my ford possibly had a recall with the issue i am having and it appears that there are many complaints of the same issue i am having. My rear passenger wheel well also has rusted out causing the shock to come loose and it is no longer attached and while driving is moving around in what sounds like my trunk. I honestly cannot believe that with all these same issues i am reading this is not a…
ODI 11184476
Body · Suspension
The escape started making a squeaking noise for about 3 days while driving it on city streets and on the highway and then it started making a loud clunking noise and was banging like something broke loose. We thought the shocks broke. Upon closer inspection we noticed that the frame at the right rear wheel well had completely rusted out and the shock had came off because there was nothing for it to attach to. We…
ODI 11164039
Suspension
Driving to a stop light, i applied the brake and my front k-frame failed on the passenger side, at the lower a-frame.
ODI 11218047
Suspension
Right rear strut mount severely rusted and unsafe to drive. Shock absorber could come thru rusted mount on rear passenger side. Making all kinds of noice when driving. I talked to body shop said ford escapes are renown for walker sitting and rusting out these rear right mounts. The body shop said tfstvford has known about this serious unsafe defect.
ODI 11156851
Body · Suspension
The area around the shock support has slmost completely rusted out. This is super unsafe.
ODI 11150941
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The drivers side wheel well completely rusted out, large hole in body, shock went right threw the body of the car. This happened extremely fast, i just put new tires and brakes on the car. This defect is extremely unsafe and poised a safety concern for me and my children. The car can't be sold or traded in and now headed to the junkyard
ODI 11145195
Body · Suspension
The right rear "wheelhouse panel" rusted out around the shock absorber upper mounting bracket causing the shock absorber to become detached and non-functional while the vehicle was in motion, making a turn. This caused ride and handling concerns which affected vehicle safety. I have discovered that this is a very common problem with this vehicle and expensive to repair, ~ $1,500.00.
ODI 11163964
Body · Suspension
Rear frame rusted through as well as passenger side shock tower,rusted so bad can see through to outside in 2 spots which allows exhaust fumes into interior of vehicle ,could cause exphixiation to occupants as well as loss of control due to rear of vehicle giving way and breaking in two on a roadway,damage wasn't visible until it totally busted through while driving! Ford should recall due to safety as the 2004 was.
ODI 11142995
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the lower ball joint fractured due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 11130885
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Hit a pothole and my shock/strut punched thru the rusted wheel well and detached otaelf...it is np longer safe to drive and ive only had the car for 2 months. And here the 2001-2004 escapes have been recalled for just this reason? Why not the 2005 when the whole body design is the same... I had a 2001 escape before this that was rusting on the outside wheel wells and beginning to rust inside as well... Due to this i…
ODI 11124667
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise heard near the area of the rear passenger side wheel well. The contact stated that there was rust in that area, which was affecting the shocks. The dealer was not contacted. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11133154
Body · Suspension
Of course i have the exact same problem as most ford escape owners have with the passenger rear wheel well rusting completely out. This is a known manufacturing defect that only effects the right rear wheel well of these vehicles and there are thousands of unaddressed owner complaints. Ford still will not do a recall nor will they do anything for their thousands of affected customers. I do hope there is a class…
ODI 11121503
Body · Suspension
Rear passenger side wheel well rotting from the inside out due to improper powder coating. Strut mount rusting and separating from vehicle frame.
ODI 11115197
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving unknown speeds, the contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle was riding roughly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear passenger side shock fractured, and the entire shock tower was rusted and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…
ODI 11110799
Body · Suspension
(recommending this complaint be deleted; same vehicle as 11110799) tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had been riding rough in the rear. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic at a repair facility diagnosed that the shock tower had extensive rust, corrosion and the right rear shock fractured so the shock tower needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11110809