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.
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, he noticed a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the rear passenger's side inner quarter panel and wheel house panel were corroded. The technician also stated that the shock had become completely detached from the frame. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10553736
Body · Suspension
2005 ford escape limited has a safety issue so bad that it's unsafe to drive. The right rear fender well has rusted out around the shock mount, ready or close to breaking free. *tr
ODI 10552806
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, a knocking noise was heard from under the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and upon inspection, noticed that the rear passenger's side wheel well was corroded and the rear shock was no longer mounted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10552887
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving over an uneven road surface at various speeds, he noticed a loud banging sound. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear wheel well shock tower was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10551958
Suspension
Right side (pass) shock mount/inner fender area completely rusted out. Upper shock mount disengaged with the vehicle causing loud banging noise while driving. Unstable driving as shock is no longer attached to vehicle. *tr
ODI 10547353
Body · Suspension
Thumping sound from right rear of cargo deck. Upon interior inspection, no loose items in cargo area, no loose panels, and jack was not loose. Upon exterior inspection noticed rusted out portion of wheel well. Can see into interior (back of interior panel, carpeting, etc.). Seems that thumping is due to wheel or suspension parts being improperly supported due to corrosion of/in area of wheel well. Specifically,…
ODI 10547335
Body · Suspension
The right rear passenger wheel well is totally defective and unseen corrosion can weaken or destroy the shock absorber tower. Drivers are not aware of any issues until the shock breaks free of the wheel well and jams into the body. This issue occurs because awd suvs have the right rear wheel that always spins in snow and ice, which in turn over sprays the right rear well with corrosive material. *tr
ODI 10593132
Suspension
The right rear upper shock mount and inner fender well rusted not safe to drive and the part is on back order. I have no other vehichle and rather frustrated. *tr
ODI 10552683
Suspension
A loud, startling bang occurred. The right rear shock absorber mount had rusted out, leaving the vehicle with no right rear shock absorber. There is also a gaping hole produced that exposes the interior of the vehicle to dangerous accelerated road debris. *tr
ODI 10547692
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear shock assembly was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10550376
Body · Steering · Suspension
This safety issue requires immediate attention by both the nhtsa and ford: 61 nhtsa complaints filed to date: '04- 16; '05- 45. Vehicle taken to ford dealership for service. Service notified that a forward lower ball joint was failing, no other defects were noted in the detailed visual inspection. It was replaced two days later. The following day of the repair, on a daily commute between tol to dtw, the right rear…
ODI 10543596
Body · Steering · Suspension
After a recent road trip, i heard a clunking noise coming from the rear passenger side of vehicle. Checked items in cargo area, spare tire, jack and even checked to make sure back seat was secure. Clunking noise was the shock hitting the underside of vehicle. The shock assembly was no longer attached, it was rusted under the wheel well around the shock assembly. So with every bump in the road, it was clanking…
ODI 10549947
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated excessive rust on the shock mount on the rear passenger side tire was causing the wheel to knock against the frame. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated the entire quarter panel and inside wheel well needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
ODI 10543360
Body · Suspension
The right rear wheel well has rusted out. This makes it a huge safety factor because at anytime the shocks can break free and bust upward into my truck. I took my 2005 ford escape to my mechanic and he said that in the last 2 months he had seen 4-5 2005 ford escapes with the same problem. It is all the same right rear wheel well. There is a facebook page with 195000 members following it so i know that i am not…
ODI 10546307
Body · Suspension · Wheels
As we are driving along we hear a very loud banging coming from the rear of the vehicle.when we get out to inspect the area we find the rear pasenger side wheel well is extremely rusted thru and chunks of the well are actually falling out. We took the car to the ford dealer and they said it cannot be repaired!!!! By the ford dealer....then we took it to several auto body shops that said they cannot fix this! Several…
ODI 10537868
Structure · Suspension
The left passenger rear fender well has rusted out around the shock mount, ready to break free. *tr
ODI 10536819
Suspension
Right rear wheel well completely rusted out around shock tower and shock punched through into interior of vehicle nothing else rusted on vehicle ford said there is no recall and everyone seems to have the same problem with the escapes and said body shop would be $1300 to fix. *tr
ODI 10536803
Body · Steering · Suspension
The right rear upper shock mount completely rusted thru the trunk area&was protruding up about a foot into trunk area-very glad i wasn't going fast when this happened!!most likely would have lost control of vehicle!!!!!!!!!this is one of fords best ideas ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!very thin sheet metal with a thicker piece welded to it to support 1 side of a vehicle.yeah,that is common sense at the finest!!!!!…
ODI 10536656
Body · Suspension
2005 ford escape...the right rear fender well has rusted out around the shock mount, ready or close to breaking free. First body shop wouldn't even quote a repair. Googled issue and found 100's of other owners of 2005's with same condition...photos on facebook matched my cars situation exactly. Why no recall? *tr
ODI 10554714
Body · Suspension
The right rear shock mount has rusted out, and now bangs against the wheel housing. *tr
ODI 10532647
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The wheel well rusted out and the shock broke loose and was banging around. Basically the whole wheel well is rusted out and will not hold the shock any more. I called the local ford dealer to see if there was a recall. I was told there was no recall. When i searched online i found many with the same experience, and even a facebook page. I'm disappointed that ford isn't taking care of this. *tr
ODI 10531845
Suspension
I've been hearing some loud noises/bangs from the back end of my car but couldn't figure out what it was. I found out the entire rear passenger wheel well had rusted out in a 1/2 circle around the shock. The shock was no longer attached to the car. Everytime it went over a bump - it sounds like my trunk is picking up and slamming down. I have very minimal rust on my car and the other wheel wells are in very good…
ODI 10535041
Body · Suspension
While driving on interstate, hit a bump and heard loud sound on right rear side of vehicle. After i stopped to inspect, found that the right rear strut had no support as the right rear inner panel was corroded all the way through with very thin metal around the entire area. Luckily the strut did not come up through interior. Seems very unsafe and likely to cause accident if driven. This appears to a manufacturers…
ODI 10524228
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he heard a loud pop. The contact stopped the vehicle and upon further examination, noticed that the rear passenger side strut mount had become detached from the vehicle due to corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 141,000.
ODI 10522567
Body · Suspension
While driving my vehicle home from work, i heard a clanging sound coming from the rear passenger side. Thinking the shock needed to be replaced, i drove it until the end of the week and made an appointment to get it serviced. While the technician was checking out my car he noticed the inner wheel house and shock were completely rusted. The shock was detached from the vehicle and the frame is rusted and cracked. He…
ODI 10524781