2005 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- 93
- 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 93 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- wheel well · 72 records
- passenger side · 46 records
- rear wheel · 33 records
- rear passenger · 26 records
- right rear · 23 records
- completely rusted · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Body · Wheels
I had been hearing some loud noises from the back end of my car for a week or so, we had thought the spare tire and equipment hadn't been put back properly so we re-adjusted it and thought we had fixed the problem. A few days later the sound started back up. Then it got really loud and there was a loud pop. Upon further investigation, we found out the entire wheel well had rusted out in a perfect circle around the…
ODI 10532832
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud bang from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger's side inner wheel house was corroded and needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the part needed for the repair was on back order and could not yet be repaired. The…
ODI 10533122
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for unrelated repairs, the technician stated that the rear passenger side inner wheel house was corroded. The technician stated that the part needed for repair was on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tr
ODI 10519615
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
Wheels
The entire tire well rear passenger side has completely rusted out in a little over a year. While it is normal for some rust over time this is ridiculous. No other parts have anywhere near this much if any. I have contacted a repair shop only to find out the part is over 4 weeks backorder. Apparently the manufacturer cannot keep up with the demand as this is a very common repair nationwide. *tr
ODI 10575432
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 · Wheels
Inner and outer wheel houses, and quarter panels on both sides of the vehicle were rusted/corroded to the extent that the shock was pushing through the inside of the vehicle on the passenger side. Loud banging noises and water inside the vehicle led to inspection by professionals. Visible holes in the wheel house area were discovered at this time. Upon inspection, it was realized that the driver side was just as…
ODI 10491121
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The passenger-side rear wheel well has completely rusted through to the point where you can see into the cabin, and the shock/strut is mounted to nothing and is poking into my trunk. The metal all around the mount (or where it should be mounted) is completely corroded and rusted to the point of being completely detached, and the surrounding metal is stamped so thin to begin with that it is pliable. The shock is…
ODI 10484002
Suspension · Wheels
Started hearing loud rattling sounds from rear of car , looked and saw passenger rear wheel well/shock mount rusted out and separated from rest of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10482169
Electrical System · Suspension · Wheels
Driving my ford escape 2005, 35mph, heard a thump/bang then very loud rattling from the back of the vehicle. Arrived home, found that the right rear shock, shock mount, and a dinner-plate-sized chunk of wheel well had punched up into the back of the vehicle. Opened the liftgate, saw the shock mount flopping around inside the car and a dangling cluster of wires that had been shredded by the jagged metal. Entire right…
ODI 10470277
Body · Suspension · Wheels
My 2005 ford escape has had a loud banging in rear passenger side for several months. I has assumed that the strut needed replaced. Upon further investigation my mechanic and i noticed a terrible amount of rust and corrosion to rear passenger wheel well that has bolts attached to strut. You can see into interior of vehicle from outside. I researched recalls of these problem and found none, although there were…
ODI 10487997
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed a thumping noise coming from the rear passenger side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised the contact that there was corrosion on the passenger side rear wheel well and the under coating was chipping. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10450795
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
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wheels
2005 ford escape. Ford dealer service for oil change, rotate tires and brake inspection noted front brake pads needed replaced. Declined service, (price) able to change front pads ourselves. We could not remove wheel lug nuts. (the same day) checked torque and found dealer had over tightened the lug nuts to over 150 lbs. With much effort removed lug nuts and changed front brake pads. Returned to dealer to complain…
ODI 10416460
Wheels
The finish on my aluminum wheels is peeling off and there is corrosion that has formed around the rim and center of all four of my wheels. I checked the spare wheel and the finish in the center of the wheel is starting to bubble also. The vehicle is a 2005 ford escape. These are factory wheels and i have only 40,000 miles on the vehicle. I have an extended warranty and ford will not cover this item even though it is…
ODI 10225709
Wheels
Complaint received via e-mail. The front wheel assembly came apart while driving, thus causing another vehicle damage as well. No contact was with this car until after parts came off the escape, causing us to lose control and cross the center line. There has been no remedy from ford motor company at all to fix my car. Ford will not even acknowledge that it was a defect in workmanship or in manufacturing. *ak
1 death
ODI 10113182
Wheels
Back wheels were misaligned making th evehicle unstable. The wheels rocked back and forth. Consumer was told by the dealer that they could not repair the defect until they received new specifications. Also, acceleration was very high. Rpms went up 8,000 rpms. However, on this vehicle the rpm's went to 15,000 rpms, which was to0 high. *ak *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10092610