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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure
Front end k sub-frame rusted through. This vehicle is too new and is not included in the current recall, but already has a hole rusted through the sub-frame. This is a structural issue and could cause the lower control arms to separate leading to loss of control. The vehicle will not pass state inspection...updated 06/25/14 *bf updated 07/1/2014 *js
ODI 10583118
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, he noticed a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the rear passenger's side inner quarter panel and wheel house panel were corroded. The technician also stated that the shock had become completely detached from the frame. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10553736
Structure
The passenger rear wheel carrier is completely eroded with the vehicle being deemed unsafe to drive without extensive structural/body work to repair. This issue is obviously due to faulty material used by ford as the other wheel carriers and the vehicle in general are in excellent condition. This is a very common issue on the internet but ford is not taking responsibility and recalling the vehicle. We have been told…
ODI 10548089
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
My car went to shop for exhaust repair when the front y pipe was removed my mechanic saw a large hole rusted through the frame(front engine cradle).frame was repaired by welding it. The rest of car frame appeared ok. Car only has 80k miles and is well maintained. This shouldn't have happened. Not there has been a recall on 2004 and earlier ford escapes for the same problem i feel the 2005 should be included in this…
ODI 10585987
Structure · Suspension
The left passenger rear fender well has rusted out around the shock mount, ready to break free. *tr
ODI 10536819
Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
I was driving down the freeway this morning and my sunroof exploded! The sound it made was a loud pow, and some glass shards fell onto my seats. There were no large trucks around or sight of debris flying my way. I have to wait a few days for the glass to be shipped from ford before i can have it installed, and i have to pay the deductible of $500 through my insurance, and there is no guarantee that this won't…
ODI 10375439
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
The computer short, because a water leak in the computer, the vehicle stalled on the bridge. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10401026
Body · Structure · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Sunroof shattered in our 2005 ford escape for no reason. Luckily we were not driving at the time. Ford would not cover the defect. When checking on line there seems to be alot of complaints about this including times when the glass broke while driving. Ordered new glass for sunroof at my own expense. *tr
ODI 10332263