2005 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
- right front · 5 records
- same problem · 5 records
- rear passenger · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While traveling approximately 35 mph, the rear passenger side shock punctured through a completely rusted out rear wheel well on my 2005 ford escape. The car is undrivable and the auto repair/body shop quoted me $3,000.00 to repair this. I contacted ford and they stated that only the 2001-2004 models are covered under a recall for this exact same problem. I have researched this problem and have read hundreds of…
ODI 10678470
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle's rear passenger wheel well rusted out completely. This allowed the rear shock to become dangerously loose and produced a loud banging noise. Had the shock come loose there would have been a substantial loss of steering. Car is now unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10676157
Body · Steering · Suspension
Severe rust right rear shock tower unsafe to drive. *tr
ODI 10660916
Engine · Steering
I had purchased a used escape, in very good condition, in aug 2014. I bought from the original owner, a family member, with only 55k mileage over their 10 years of ownership (they were upgrading). I drove the car an additional 1,500 miles here (to 56k, total) over my first two months of ownership, and the car had passed all its regular annual inspections. Suddenly one night on the road the car's engine began…
ODI 10712763
Steering
Based on local service of my vehicle, i was informed that the power return line must be replaced at the dealership. There is information from ford corporation that describes a steering noise (clunk and rattle) for all ford escapes (2005 models) stated in a document (#tsb 06-17-3) by ford. Part number to be replaced is 6l8z-3a713-k is this something that is dangerous and has the company made a decision on recalling…
ODI 10650897
Body · Steering
I drive a 2005 ford escape in a 'salt belt' state - new york. I was recently made aware per my former mechanic by right rear well / sub frame has completely corroded to where my shock tower hits the inside of my trunk. The replacement is over $1050. I know that the 2001-2004 ford escapes were recalled for this same reason. This is highly dangerous to myself and other drivers on the road. It is unacceptable for the…
ODI 10619036
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
I was driving my ford escape 2005 and it completely shuts off, the steering wheel got very hard!!! It was very difficult to steer, *tr
ODI 10576556
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
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an oil leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the high power steering hose needed to be replaced. The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10479419
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Was on an access road onto interstate 4 in tampa, car completely shut down and i was able to barely steer it to the side of the road, since it was a large overpass i had more than typical room to get the car stopped. Later i was told by the ford dealership that coils were damaged and pcm computer went out. I checked carcomplaints.com and i found numerous complaints for this same issue with cost to fix it from $1300…
ODI 10468145
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Loud squeaky noise from right front end. Took to mechanic. They say both front grease boots are cracked which allows dirt, dust, etc. To get in and up around the ball joints and tie rod assemblies. The right front ball joint had gone bad due to this boot crack so we had to replace it. They recommend replacing both tie rods, boots and ball joints, but we could only afford to replace the ball joint that was bad at…
ODI 10422826
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
I am a wedding photographer and while traveling about 4.5 hours away from home to shoot a wedding i had problems about 2 hours into my trip. I was on interstate 20 just outside of columbia, sc. I was in the left hand lane behind a semi truck, there was another semi truck in the right lane beside me and behind me i had a large van. I was going about 65-70 when suddenly, the car lost all power including the steering…
ODI 10403293
Steering
Took my 2005 ford escape in for an inspection and was told it would not pass unless i had the left front tie rod replaced. Before friday, i had never even heard of a tie rod, much less had to have one replaced. I had several used vehicles before i got my new escape in 2004 and none of them ever had to have a tie rod replaced. Long story short, both front tie rods were replaced, a front end alignment had to be…
ODI 10395427
Steering · Suspension
When entering a highway we hit a deep groove in the road and then proceeded onto the highway. Within 10 seconds the car wheels and steering wheel went out of control. The car weaved and bobbed for about 200 feet uncontrollable. I was told the steering rack and tie rod snapped. We hit someone while our car spun around into on coming traffic and we flew into the guard rail at such force the car lifted and got lodged…
Crash reported
ODI 10347308
Front · Steering
Noticed a rattling in front end, creaking noise when turning towards the right, after taking it to the dealership and them telling me it was not covered under my bumper to bumper warranty, i took it to a front-end specialist in my town. The passengers sway bar link had to be replaced, now 3 months later, same noise different side. Took it to the same place and they had to replace the drivers side sway bar link. The…
ODI 10234567
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was very difficult to steer and would sporadically shake violently. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the rack and pinion however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 203,481 and the approximate failure mileage was 79,500.
ODI 10434855
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased car in january 2005, first time of this incident was in 2007, november, but it has been an ongoing problem during the winter months more so than summer. I am so nervous about having an accident i just want it fixed. I have it at a ford dealer right now and it is going to cost me $650.00 to have this repaired. I certainly hope this will fix the problem, but i do not have faith here. *tr
ODI 10553932
Front · Steering
2005 ford escape. Noise in the front end while driving down the road at any speed. Has been to the dealer for service on three separate appointments for the same thing. First they said it was due to a recall on the power steering pressure hose. The second time they blamed it on tire rotation need. The third and final time to this particular service department, they said it was in need of a four wheel alignment but…
ODI 10172043
Steering
2005 ford escape xlt: pulls to the left, vibration in front, steering poor. It's been serviced at the dealer 3 times: at 2000 miles, 2600 miles, and 3800 miles. It's going back a 4th time. Thank god for the lemon law in mn. This is a serious steering defect from the factory. Ford needs to correct this before they loose all market share to quality manufacturers like honda and toyota.
ODI 10125717