2005 Ford Escape Structure Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 16 records
- rear passenger · 12 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- right rear · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- rusted through · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
2005 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to rusted subframe. *ld the consumer stated the passenger side strut tower was also rusted. The manufacturer was notified and denied any responsibility for the failure. *js
ODI 11195230
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, a whistling noise and a burning odor emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the inner wheel well on the rear passenger side was corroded. The contact immediately called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall, and did not offer further…
Fire reported
ODI 11075958
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed a very loud noise as if glass were breaking. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and turned off the engine. The contact walked to the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the tower was disconnected from the well of the wheel. The contact drove the vehicle home and then to an independent auto mechanic. The technician would not…
ODI 11073962
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 35 mph over a small bump in the road, the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The contact noticed that the passenger side wheel well was severely rusted. In addition, the shock absorber became disconnected from the frame of the well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was not…
ODI 10969598
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while having the vehicle exhaust serviced at an independent mechanic, the mechanic would not lift the vehicle to do the exhaust servicing stating that the frame was rusted and there was a chance the frame would fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 01/05/2017*ct
ODI 10924634
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
Steering · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle was not steering properly and pulled to the right. The front passenger side subframe fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the subframe fractured. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
ODI 10760761
Structure · Suspension
Right rear shock tower is rusted all the way through,while the left side looks brand new.a mechanic said he has fixed at least 20 of these.the price for the fix quoted to me was between $800.00 and $1000.00.this should be a recall.we the escape but this just is not fair. *tr
ODI 10714560
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was an unusual noise coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact discovered that the rear passenger wheel well rusted and fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger wheel well fractured and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10703978
Structure · Suspension
Rattling, banging, right rear shock mount is rusted loose, completely corroded away from wheel house. *js
ODI 10669398
Structure · Suspension
I've recently started noticing a lot of creaking and popping in the structure / suspension of my 2005 ford escape. I took a flashlight and crawled underneath the vehicle to inspect, and immediately noticed a large amount of rust/rot in my front subframe of my vehicle. I see ford has a recall for 2001 to 2004 models, but this needs to be expanded to cover all years of this chassis design, as my 2005 shows significant…
ODI 10668138
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger shock fractured without any warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the failure was not rust related but rather that there was a manufacturer defect with the drive train. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v165000 (structure). The vin was…
ODI 10678501
Structure · Suspension
There started to be a banging noise in right rear area of vehicle. After inspection, i found that the right rear shock had separated its mount from the wheel well due to excessive rust. *tr
ODI 10629852
Structure · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made a clunking noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side wheel well and struts were severely corroded and fractured. The manufacturer advised the contact that the failure could be corrected by replacing the rear panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
ODI 10609659
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger wheel weld rusted through the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,600.
ODI 10610658
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger shock mount was entirely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,564.
ODI 10594785
Structure · Suspension
Cpsc: i1470151a. 2005 ford escape. Consumer stated the vehicle has completely rusted through the right rear wheel well and the shock fell off. The other wheel well was rusted and appeared to be falling off, as well.
ODI 10615480
Shock Absorber · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger side shock absorber became detached. Upon inspection, it was found that the frame was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10585563
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
Structure · Suspension
Cpsc: i1440372a. 2005 ford escape. Consumer stated the passenger rear wheel well rotting out caused the shock mounts to disintegrate. *ln the consumer stated the price estimates to correct the defect ranged from $2000-7000. *jb
ODI 10585887
Structure · Suspension
The right rear wheel well is severely rusted and shock is no longer attached. You can see the interior of vehicle from rear fender well. Frame is also beginning to crack in this area too. At this point the vehicle is not safe to drive. This seems to be a problem for many others with this same make and year. What does it take for ford to realize this is a defect. Someone is going to get hurt or even a loss of life if…
ODI 10579666
Structure
Noise coming from right rear, repair shop looks behind tire and finds rear panel where shock is attached almost completely rusted out. Cost to repair is 2500 - 3500 dollars. Ford won't cover any of cost. Car is not even 9 years old,unbelievable! This is a danger, waiting to kill someone when the whole thing falls off. Cars should not rust this bad, especially in only one specific area. Now deciding to get rid of my…
ODI 10579735
Structure
2005 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to severe rust on passenger side wheel well. *smd the consumer also stated the top of the shock absorber mount was also rusted. *jb
ODI 10576627
Structure
I have a 2005 ford escape with about 100,000 miles. I started hearing a loud "clunking" noise in the rear passenger side. I found out that the entire rear wheel well is rotted completely out and i think the shocks are exposed. I don't know a lot about cars but i know this isn't right. I looked on the internet and found numerous complaints about the exact same thing. I see that ford had a recall for the same thing…
ODI 10579455
Structure · Suspension
After seeing post from friend that her right rear well on her 2005 ford escape was rusted through, it made me go look in the garage at my same vehicle. Upon review i have a large hole into my spare tire tools box. There is significant rusting and cracks in and around the shock as well. Left rear well does not seem to have same issue. *tr
ODI 10560600