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.
Suspension
I was driving down the road when i started hearing a loud banging noise coming from the back of my escape. I pulled over to the side of the road to inspect what could be banging around, didn't see anything. Drove the escape over the weekend the noise kept getting louder, started inspecting the whole outside of the car that is when i noticed the whole rear passenger side wheel well had rusted away and nothing was…
ODI 10520098
Suspension
Rear wheel well around shock mount is rusted out. Loud banging can be heard from inside cab. Over time the shock mount may break free from the body of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10519538
Body · Suspension
We were driving our escape on city roads when all of a sudden we heard a banging noise coming from the right rear side of the vehicle. After inspecting what was causing the noise, we found that the shock had completely went through the interior of the car. We can see the pavement from the inside of our trunk. We have been noticing an enormous amount of similar complaints for this problem and would like to know why…
ODI 10649964
Suspension
While driving my ford escape, the right rear shock punched through the right rear fender well becoming unattached. After further inspection the fender well and part of the shock mount was completely rusted out and unable to support the shock. I have notified the ford dealer and ford's customer relations and was told they know of no problem and that the car is out of warranty and nothing they can do. After…
ODI 10523957
Body · Suspension
Right rear wheel housing rusts completely through allowing the shock to detach from the vehicle. After an online search this is a very common incident. After contacting the local ford dealer, there is a back-order on the right rear wheel housing with no expected date of delivery. This is the only wheel housing on the vehicle that is rusting out and causing issues. The only time you start to realize that there is an…
ODI 10522139
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The rear wheel well where the shock is located the whole frame panel is cracked, it was covered up from a previous owner or company. The car dealership i'm purchasing from would not take responsibility for it and i explained the hazard in me driving or keeping the vehicle and i took it to several body shops and was told it happens with these vehicles frequently and one shop had already done 3 of the same areas.…
ODI 10515961
Body · Suspension
The first notice was that the whole base cover was rotting then once that was worn through you were able to see that the frame that connects the shock, tire and wheel well was so corroded its breaking by pieces. To date 5/29/2014 the shock with pipe attached had to be taken off. No answers to recall or being fixed by ford this prices to fix or locate parts are expensive and most of the repair shops say it is going…
ODI 10594778
Body · Suspension
While traveling in virginia last summer on i-81, the body end of the rear passenger side shock-absorber came loose from the frame. We stopped shortly after we felt and heard something that was clearly abnormal and a mechanic told us the car was so rusted in that wheel well that the top of the shock had nothing to hold to. We were on a long trip, so we had the shock cut out until we got home. None of the other…
ODI 10631238
Suspension
Vehicle was sold to me with the rear passenger side wheel well wear the shock, tire, and fuel system is located it is corroded off its frame. There is no recall or possible part in the us to be found for repair also the dealership said i was the cause of this problem and they would do nothing to help me or refund my money or exchange vehicles as they were informed of the problem and shown the vehicle not even 22…
ODI 10523107
Body · Suspension
While driving a loud crack/pop was heard from the passenger rear wheel and then there was road noise. When we stopped there was a large hole in the wheel well around the shock mount. All the metal has rusted through. The shock has no attachment left to the upper body, only along the bottom edge. When the vehicle bounces it moves independently of the shock in that corner. I opened up the interior compartment, removed…
ODI 10508199
Body · Suspension
I heard unusual road noise and experienced looseness near the rear passenger side tire. Upon inspection, i determined that the rear wheel well had corroded through, compromising the rear strut. The hole extends nearly 12 inches, exposing the passenger compartment. The extent of the corrosion was not apparent prior to this incident because the wheel well coating covered the defect. After locating this corrosion, a…
ODI 10507370
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that they heard a loud thump coming from the rear passenger side wheel well. The contact inspected the vehicle and saw that the rear shock was detached from the vehicle and the wheel well was rusted. The vehicle had not been to the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 105,000. *tr
ODI 10507215
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Ford escape 2005 rear right wheel well rusted out. I noticed slight strut sounding noise in the rear right wheel for a week. I checked to make sure nothing was rattling in the trunk or where the jack mounts. After opening the plastic access compartment to the jack, there was a hole straight through to the ground. I inspected the rear right wheel well and saw the entire thing rusted out clear above the shock/strut…
ODI 10504724
Body · Suspension
The passenger side rear wheel well is rusted to the point of non-drivability. This is a sincere safety issue. No notice of the problem until the "rubberized" coating pealed away to showcase the massive rust holes. *tr
ODI 10505010
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger side wheel well was completely rusted. The contact stated that there was a hole in the wheel well. In addition, whenever the contact traveled over a road bump, there was a loud bang from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was determined to be unfit to drive. The contact spoke with the…
ODI 10504850
Suspension
Right rear shock tower completely rusted out, causing the rear shock to become unattached from the body of the car. *tr
ODI 10502194
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected his vehicle by removing the rear passenger tire. The contact discovered that the shock absorber mounting plate was rusted and had detached from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered…
ODI 10502799
Body · Suspension
There was banging in the right rear. The shock mount rusted off the inner fender . The inner fender has severe rust and part of the frame is rusted through. The inner fender had to be replaced. A portion of the frame had to be replaced. A new shock was needed. The floor in the rear of the car had to be repaired from the shock hitting into it. All in all $1,373.55 in repair. I have pictures. I contacted a local ford…
ODI 10504519
Suspension
As i was driving over the weekend with my husband and 2 young children i noticed a loud banging noise in the back of my vehicle. When i checked the right rear wheel area i noticed the inner and outer wheel house were completely rusted through, so much so that the shock was hitting the inside of my vehicle as it had nothing to attach to anymore. I noticed road debris inside my vehicle when i pulled up the carpet. I…
ODI 10501822
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I had been hearing rattling from the rear passenger side for about 3 weeks. On around january 28th i was driving home from work and heard a loud noise. I later discovered a large crack and hole on the inside passenger panel. After further inspection i discovered the passenger side rear wheel well had a whole section missing and the shock i can move with my hand. After doing some research online i have discovered…
ODI 10563469
Suspension
I heard a loud noise coming from passenger rear. When i looked to see what the noise was i saw the shock mount was coming threw the inside. Upon further inspection it was found that the wheel well was all rusted out, which included the shock mount. I took it to a emerling ford only to find out that it will cost me around $1500.00 to have this repaired. This is the 4th vehicle that needed this repair at their shop.…
ODI 10500685
Suspension
The rear end rusted out on my 2005 ford escape with only 120000miles on it. Sent pictures to ford they said by have not seen this issue in the past. *tr
ODI 10578155
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the rear passenger side of the suspension was severely corroded. The contact was also informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,000. The…
ODI 10497742
Body · Suspension
Right rear wheel housing that also is the top right rear shock mount is completely rusted loose. *tr
ODI 10531773
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the technician stated that the passenger rear shock mount had rotted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The technician advised that there was no remedy for the failure and recommended that a new vehicle be purchased. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10496528