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
The rear passenger-side shock mount (where it mounts to the unibody) has rusted completely away. The top of the shock is no longer attached to the vehicle.
ODI 10865212
Suspension
Started hearing a clunking sound on the rear shock. Back rear shock tower rotted out. Not even anything to weld it too. Had to have it rebuilt.
ODI 10910407
Suspension
Rusted out wheel well effecting the shock absorber top mount could break free while driving. I heard a new rattle investigated and found my whole wheel well above the top shock mount is rusted out. Got prices from four ford dealers ranging from 900.00 to 4000.00 to repair it all of the dealers were aware of the problem and herd of many other examples. I am wondering way there hasn't been a recall?
ODI 10853914
Body · Suspension
2005 ford escape 4x4 v6 passenger side rear wheel house rusted significantly enough to cause rear wheel shock connected to wheel house to forcefully separate and begin colliding with the inside plastic moulding in the trunk of the car. Damage was initially found while in motion, noticed by a rattling noise in the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection and removal of the plastic trunk housing, the entire top of…
ODI 10863163
Body · Suspension
Entire right wheel well of the vehicle is rusting away. The shock absorber is mounted to this sheet metal, so it is no longer effective, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. I understand this is a common problem with these vehicles and ford will do nothing to compensate me. Currently hearing a loud thumping at every bump, due to the shock becoming detached from the vehicle.
ODI 10876354
Suspension
The shock mount on the right rear rusted out detaching the shock from the body and piercing through the upper plastic cover in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was moving at slow speeds when this happened. Ford should have been a recall on this because had it broke and separated at highway speeds the vehicle could have lost control! Second, ford does not have the replacement parts available even though there…
ODI 10861071
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving over a hump in the road, the contact heard a loud banging noise. 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. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10908370
Support Device/Strut · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the rear shock tower had severe corrosion, which caused the rear shocks to fracture and separate from the subframe of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear hatch window support was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10853484
Body · Suspension
Rear passenger wheel well rusting out around shock attachment. Just discovered this today but through online research it appears to be a very common problem and should be a know issue to the manufacturer - they had a rust recall for 2001 - 2004 models
ODI 10824663
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle emitted a loud snapping noise, while driving at 60 mph. The contact discovered that the rear passenger struts corroded causing the rear passenger shocks to fracture, separating from the wheel well. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10822914
Body · Suspension
Loud banging coming from right rear of vehicle driving down city street. Brought vehicle in for repair and was told the right rear passenger shock tower was completely rusted through the vehicle body to the point of entering the vehicle interior. I am told that the rear axle can tear away from the vehicle resulting in accident and possible injury or death.
ODI 10820635
Body · Suspension
My son was complaining that the back end of the car began rattling and "jumping" while driving in the city in nov of 2015. We had it checked out in dec and was told and shown how unsafe the car was to drive,due to the entire right rear wheel well and strut was completely rusted away. The only thing that was holding the wheel to the car was the plastic molding of the trunk area which was also melting away from the…
ODI 10818277
Body · Suspension
The passenger rear wheel well and shock tower is completely rusted away and the body is coming away from the frame and the shock tower is loose from the frame. This is a common problem with the escape and should be addressed by ford before someone is killed or injuried.
ODI 10818176
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Heard a noise near rear wheel house. Upon inspection it was discovered that the wheel house on the passenger rear was completely rusted to the point that the shock was just barely hanging on. The repair would cost more than the vehicle is worth. Lots of complaints on same issue that ford refuses to address or correct. Should be compensation and/or a recall. Also looks like the same thing is happening to the other…
ODI 10809016
Suspension
Son came home one day said there is a lot of noise in the back of the escape. Once looking inside the back of the truck, i noticed i could see the driveway and tire. Once i went to look in the wheel well, i could see a very large hole in the wheel. Total rust out of passenger side inner wheel well and shock tower. The hole has to to be at least 16" wide and 13" height. The rear shock is completely disconnected from…
ODI 10806800
Body · Suspension
2005 ford escape rear left inner wheel well rusted through and shock support broken loose it has 150,000 miles on it.
ODI 10789687
Body · Suspension
While driving on the freeway started hearing a loud sound and the car became bumpy and bouncy. Pulled off the freeway, but could not identify the problem. Took to a garage and told right rear inner shock mount and fender panel had rotted. Ford had a replacement part for this condition, but did not have a recall. Labor cost due to welding was $1300.00, total cost 1,966.00. How could ford have a replacement part, but…
ODI 10882299
Body · Suspension · Wheels
While driving the vehicle, there was a noise in the back passenger side of the vehicle when going over bumps only. We could not locate the noise inside the vehicle. (it sounds like the glass or the tire jack, were not secure.) the auto shop explained, that the vehicle is not attached to the shock, and it along with exhaust is coming in through the truck area. Explained that the vehicle was a 'death trap' if hit from…
ODI 10794804
Body · Suspension
My passenger rear end is all rusted out and the shock has come thru my vehicle. It sounds horrible, and was told it was very unsafe to drive, as the shock isn't connected to the body of the vehicle now. It will cost more then it's worth, and this is the only vehicle that i have to drive me and my family around in.
ODI 10786019
Body · Suspension
After hitting pothole a loud banging sound was heard coming from rear storage area on passenger side. Vehicle was taken to service shop and was shown that rear passenger wheel well was completely rusted out leading to shock tower breaking loose from body and protruding into the rear cabin area. Service manager said this was likely due to catastrophic failure of body integrity in that area and stated that the vehicle…
ODI 10785760
Body · Suspension · Wheels
When i was driving down the interstate at 70 mph, i began to hear a clunking sound from the rear passenger side. It happened every time i hit even a small bump or crack. When i took it to the body shop, they discovered the passenger side rear wheel well is corroded; rust/rot has caused the shock mount to become nearly completely detached from the frame. It is unsafe to drive, and body shops won't even provide an…
ODI 10784958
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger wheel well had separated from the body of vehicle and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10809074
Body · Suspension
Our 2005 ford escape has rusted through behind the right rear tire. We heard like a loud bang when driving it and found the wheel well is rusted and broken as is the shock tower and the right rear tail light has its wires cut due to the broken frame. We owe money on this vehicle and we cannot drive it right now. This is definitely a safety issue and we have contacted ford with all the pertinent information.
ODI 10781381
Body · Suspension
Passenger side rear wheel well is completetly rotted/rusted and involves shock mount. It is unsafe to drive and research shows that this is an ongoing problem with this model. I heard rattling when i went over a bump and when i looked at the rear carriage of the vehicle i saw that the wheel well was totally destroyed by rust.
ODI 10780696
Body · Suspension
I've been told the rear shock mount has rusted out on this unibody constructed vechicle. When i drive the car, and if i hit any sort of a bump in the road, huge sound from the back as if the rear end of the car is going to fall off. I understand many others have had similar problem. Cost to fix, if possible is about $4000. Car is worth about the same amount. I was told by auto body guy that a recall on this may…
ODI 10810933