2005 Ford Escape Underbody Shields Problems
- 20
- 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.
What owners report
- wheel well · 14 records
- rear passenger · 8 records
- passenger side · 8 records
- right rear · 7 records
- rear wheel · 7 records
- shock mount · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Underbody is all rusted, only 57,000 miles and stored inside, except when driving. *tr
ODI 10917651
Rear · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and observed that the rear passenger side undercarriage was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10715292
Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the subframe rusted causing the control arm and the ball joint to detach. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10689425
Suspension · Underbody Shields
While driving a loud thud was heard from the rear of the vehicle, while driving a continued banging was heard, upon inspection we noticed the inner wheelhousing or inner fender had a large diameter hole where the shock mounted to it, the hole is large roughly 10 inches across and upon searching i have noticed this is a design flaw and road salt combined to cause this, numerous complaints online but no action from…
ODI 10664710
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Noticed a loud banging coming from passenger side rear wheel well. Looked from outside and saw a large crack in the framework of wheel well. Removed the interior panel and found the entire wheel well had rusted through and around the strut. Strut is only held by lower section of metal but flexes enough going down the road that it bangs on the interior panel which is the only way i knew i had an issue. If i did not…
ODI 10629731
Suspension · Underbody Shields
I recently noticed a thumping noise coming from the rear when traveling down the road, i had my mechanic look into it and they noticed extreme corrosion on the rear passenger side wheel well. My mechanic indicated that he had never seen extreme corrosion of this magnitude on a vehicle of this age. The other 3 wheel wells are in good shape, but the rear passenger side one is rusted out. The shock mount is corroded…
ODI 10592884
Structure · Underbody Shields
2005 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle wheel well and shock housing deteriorated. *smd the consumer stated over the past few years, he had to replace many parts associated with the undercarriage. On april 19, 2014, while exiting the highway, a loud bang was heard from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle shifted to the right. Upon inspection of the vehicle, he noticed the right-rear passenger…
ODI 10594075
Suspension · Underbody Shields
While performing brake and wheel inspection for noise we see severe sub-frame rust issue on our 2005 ford escape xlt. Please advise. *tr
ODI 10578241
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Severe rust out of right rear wheel well, top of shock absorber mount rusted free from the car. Appears to be a major safety issue that the rear suspension could come down onto the tire or loose control of the rear of car while driving. After checking online to see if anyone else may have a similar issue i find hundreds of same problems. We have maintained this car with service and cleaning above and beyond normal…
ODI 10572830
Underbody Shields · Wheels
Driving along over minor bump in road when loud bang occurred on right rear side of vehicle. Looked and found right rear wheel well rusted out completely near shock tower. Noise is so loud sounds like it is coming into the interior of vehicle. Took to collision shop and they told me to fix it will be approximately $1000 to start but may be higher when actually investigated. Parts at ford are on back order so…
ODI 10578620
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Driving to/from work, i started noticing a slight creaking noise coming from the rear passenger side of my 2005 ford escape. After a day or so, it became a loud thumping. Upon inspection, i discovered the wheel well & shock mount were disintegrating and the shock was no longer connected to the vehicle. There are holes so large you can see into the trunk. After doing a little research, i learned this is a common…
ODI 10572691
Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
I have an 05 escape that has severe rust damage to the right rear wheel well. There is so much damage from the rust that the shocks are no longer attached and continually ram into the interior panels. All other wheel wells are in great condition. From what i have read this is an extremely common problem (so much so that there is a facebook group and a message board on ford forums) the models effected ford models…
ODI 10566101
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Rear passenger side shock tower disconnected to frame. Rusted out fenderwell. *tr
ODI 10561009
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
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 · Underbody Shields · Wheels
Took escape to mechanic after loud banging heard. Right wheel well has large hole in it and the shock mount has rusted through, source of the banging. Mechanic stated that this problem most likely began prior to purchase of car. Ford failed to inform us of this problem after multi-point inspection 5 months ago. Car has had two owners within same family. Ford quoted $2500 repair will not reimburse and stated that the…
ODI 10488063
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Hi- i have a 2005 ford escape. I bought it used. Just recently i started to hear a banging in the back rear of the cab part of the car. I found out the shock mounts are rusted out, and i feel like this is a safety issue due to the fact that the car could fall apart while driving or catch fire. I researched this and found it a common problem. *tr
ODI 10480086
Underbody Shields
Severe rust...had to have the undercarriage completely modified. Shortly after that the brake lines rusted out and had to have them replaced. Now i have an issue with brakes again (2 months later). I saw the recall up to 2004 for rust issues but my car is severely rusted and a 2005. *tr
ODI 10578326
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Our 2005 ford escape 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 to break free. [xxx] has a co-worker who drives a 2005 ford escape and when they took a look in his fender, they found the same problem. [xxx] has a co-worker that has a 2005 ford escape and it has the start of the hole. We have talked to ford, there is no recall or repair…
ODI 10640306
Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
2005 ford escape with a rusted out right rear wheel well around the upper shock mount. I checked with a ford dealer about any recalls, none. Ford manager said they have never seen such an issue at lasco ford fenton mi. (ford est. To repair was 3400.00) i stopped at a couple bodyshops in the area and they (knew) of this problem and could quote me the parts needed, along with the 25 hours to replace/repair it. My…
ODI 10456751