2005 Ford Escape Body Problems
- 351
- 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 351 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 80 records
- passenger side · 36 records
- rear passenger · 31 records
- rear wheel · 28 records
- completely rusted · 21 records
- right rear · 20 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 157 |
| 60–100k mi | 81 |
| 150–400k mi | 66 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked she noticed the rear frame was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. *tr
ODI 10511619
Body · Suspension
While driving a loud crack/pop was heard from the passenger rear wheel and then there was road noise. When we stopped there was a large hole in the wheel well around the shock mount. All the metal has rusted through. The shock has no attachment left to the upper body, only along the bottom edge. When the vehicle bounces it moves independently of the shock in that corner. I opened up the interior compartment, removed…
ODI 10508199
Body · Suspension
I heard unusual road noise and experienced looseness near the rear passenger side tire. Upon inspection, i determined that the rear wheel well had corroded through, compromising the rear strut. The hole extends nearly 12 inches, exposing the passenger compartment. The extent of the corrosion was not apparent prior to this incident because the wheel well coating covered the defect. After locating this corrosion, a…
ODI 10507370
Body
The hinge on the lift gate window rotted out and the back glass fell down on the passengers side of the vehicle in 2013. We had to replace it at a cost of over $70. Currently the hinge on the drivers side rotted through and the back glass on that side fell down. We had to replace that one at a cost of over $80. This is unsafe if it were to happen on the road and fall out and onto the roadway.
ODI 10758981
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
Body · Suspension
The passenger side rear wheel well is rusted to the point of non-drivability. This is a sincere safety issue. No notice of the problem until the "rubberized" coating pealed away to showcase the massive rust holes. *tr
ODI 10505010
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, there was a rattling noise. The contact stopped and saw the rear passenger wheel well caved in. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was caused by corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware. The failure mileage was 133,000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10507283
Body · Suspension
There was banging in the right rear. The shock mount rusted off the inner fender . The inner fender has severe rust and part of the frame is rusted through. The inner fender had to be replaced. A portion of the frame had to be replaced. A new shock was needed. The floor in the rear of the car had to be repaired from the shock hitting into it. All in all $1,373.55 in repair. I have pictures. I contacted a local ford…
ODI 10504519
Body · Suspension
Right rear wheel housing that also is the top right rear shock mount is completely rusted loose. *tr
ODI 10531773
Body · Suspension
The rear passenger wheel well corroded completely through the metal and encompasses the entire upper shock absorber mounting point. Nothing is holding the upper shock absorber attachment in place. *tr
ODI 10497647
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that he was driving 40 mph over a road bump when the rear passenger's side of the vehicle collapsed and the tire penetrated through the frame and into the interior cabin of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10493224
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the rear passenger's side door opened independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to determine if there were any recalls for the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 165,319.
ODI 10492035
Body · Suspension
My daughters 2005 escape started making a pounding noise when going over bumps. Not being a mechanic i thought it was a shock absorber. After a closer inspection i saw the top shock mount was rusting away from the frame. I could actually move it slightly by hand. The structural damage is a hole on the inside of the storage area inside the vehicle. After checking the driver side upper shock mount there is also a hole…
ODI 10489322
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
Body
Was driving and heard increasing noise and clunking from back of vehicle. When home, pulled the right rear inside panel in the hatch area. Found rust performation surrounding the right rear shock mount. This rust was extensive on this one entire panel but perforated surrounding the shock mount area. I could see to the outside of the vehicle. The surrounding panels appeared unaffected. The car was taken to al…
ODI 10487646
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
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated the vehicle made a loud noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the failure was located at the passenger rear well area, which was severely corroded and caused the bolts and struts to corroded and separate from the well. The contact stated that the front and rear wheel bearings were replaced but was unaware if the replacement…
ODI 10461788
Body · Suspension
2005 escape with a rusted out right rear fender well and shock mount. I checked with atchinson ford about any recalls, none. I called a couple bodyshops in the area. They know of this problem and could quote me the two parts needed, along with the 15 hours to replace/repair it. They said that they fixed 2004, 2005, & 2006 models with this problem. Today i went out into our work parking lot and looked at our q.c.…
ODI 10446731
Body
This vehicle and every other one i have seen has had the rear wheel well rust out and have the shock go up through the shock tower..it does not matter the brand either.. Ford chevy or dodge, they all do it.. Why can't you guys help us out, and make these car companies stand behind there sheet metal for at least a 100 thousand miles.. We pay enough for these vehicles.. I am not rich you know..
Crash reported
ODI 10886287
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the passenger's side rear shock had penetrated the body of the vehicle due to rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10532668
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
Body
Wheel wells on my 2005 ford escape are failing. Had at $1,200 expense to replace the rear shock unit because it rusted out. I am going to have to junk the vehicle soon because of all the rust damage.
ODI 10991438
Body · Suspension
Takata recall: passenger rear panel rusted out inside wheel well
ODI 10886224
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the passenger's side rear wheel well was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the sheet metal had also become completely corroded due to rust. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000…
ODI 10520457
Body
I bought my 2005 escape new and just recently (oct 2008) i noticed on top of the rear lift gate where both of the hinges are the paint is pealing off and getting worse all the time. It started out very small right where the edge of the gate is on top. But with time has started to peal off on top of the lift gate as well. I have since started looking at all the 2004-2006 escapes that i see parked and every single…
ODI 10245613