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
The rear right wheel well is rusted and the shock fell off. It is dangerous and scary. The matrrial used in building it is very poor
ODI 10825927
Body
Rear wheel well rust out. We purchased this car new at al packers white marsh ford 11-13-04 we also opted for the complete ziebart package. The end of dec.15 my wife said thumping noise from rear heard when going over a bump in road. I checked all around and under car, found nothing. On jan.22nd 2016 when she got home from work she said get your coat you need to see this. When i got to the car i could not believe…
ODI 10822740
Body · Suspension
Loud banging coming from right rear of vehicle driving down city street. Brought vehicle in for repair and was told the right rear passenger shock tower was completely rusted through the vehicle body to the point of entering the vehicle interior. I am told that the rear axle can tear away from the vehicle resulting in accident and possible injury or death.
ODI 10820635
Body · Suspension
My son was complaining that the back end of the car began rattling and "jumping" while driving in the city in nov of 2015. We had it checked out in dec and was told and shown how unsafe the car was to drive,due to the entire right rear wheel well and strut was completely rusted away. The only thing that was holding the wheel to the car was the plastic molding of the trunk area which was also melting away from the…
ODI 10818277
Body · Suspension
The passenger rear wheel well and shock tower is completely rusted away and the body is coming away from the frame and the shock tower is loose from the frame. This is a common problem with the escape and should be addressed by ford before someone is killed or injuried.
ODI 10818176
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, the technician stated that the rear passenger side fender well was severely corroded. As result, the shock absorber was detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. The vin was…
ODI 10809967
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the frame rail that the shock absorbers were bolted to was rusted significantly as well as the interior fenders. The vehicle was inspected, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 137,076.
ODI 10825622
Body
The rear right wheel well is severely rusted. The shock mount is detached from the body and frame. The shock is loose and fell off. There is no way to weld the mount to the frame. The repair will cost thousands of dollars and teh vehicle is unsafe to drive
ODI 10822430
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Heard a noise near rear wheel house. Upon inspection it was discovered that the wheel house on the passenger rear was completely rusted to the point that the shock was just barely hanging on. The repair would cost more than the vehicle is worth. Lots of complaints on same issue that ford refuses to address or correct. Should be compensation and/or a recall. Also looks like the same thing is happening to the other…
ODI 10809016
Body
TOTAL RUST IN REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL.
ODI 10790456
Body · Suspension
2005 ford escape rear left inner wheel well rusted through and shock support broken loose it has 150,000 miles on it.
ODI 10789687
Body · Suspension
While driving on the freeway started hearing a loud sound and the car became bumpy and bouncy. Pulled off the freeway, but could not identify the problem. Took to a garage and told right rear inner shock mount and fender panel had rotted. Ford had a replacement part for this condition, but did not have a recall. Labor cost due to welding was $1300.00, total cost 1,966.00. How could ford have a replacement part, but…
ODI 10882299
Body · Suspension · Wheels
While driving the vehicle, there was a noise in the back passenger side of the vehicle when going over bumps only. We could not locate the noise inside the vehicle. (it sounds like the glass or the tire jack, were not secure.) the auto shop explained, that the vehicle is not attached to the shock, and it along with exhaust is coming in through the truck area. Explained that the vehicle was a 'death trap' if hit from…
ODI 10794804
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the subframe had severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.…
ODI 10787748
Body
I just bought a 2005 ford escape after getting fed up with subaru's notorious headgasket issues only to find out now my ten year old ford with only 100k miles on it has completely rotten rear wheel wells that ford knows about and doesn't care about their customers that they let down with shoddy materials. Shame on them! Now i have to either have the dealer fix it knowing it will fail or return it and have no vehicle…
ODI 10787228
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The failure occurred when driving on an uneven road. The contact inspected under the vehicle and discovered severe rust on the wheel well entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10786034
Body · Suspension
My passenger rear end is all rusted out and the shock has come thru my vehicle. It sounds horrible, and was told it was very unsafe to drive, as the shock isn't connected to the body of the vehicle now. It will cost more then it's worth, and this is the only vehicle that i have to drive me and my family around in.
ODI 10786019
Body · Suspension
After hitting pothole a loud banging sound was heard coming from rear storage area on passenger side. Vehicle was taken to service shop and was shown that rear passenger wheel well was completely rusted out leading to shock tower breaking loose from body and protruding into the rear cabin area. Service manager said this was likely due to catastrophic failure of body integrity in that area and stated that the vehicle…
ODI 10785760
Body · Suspension · Wheels
When i was driving down the interstate at 70 mph, i began to hear a clunking sound from the rear passenger side. It happened every time i hit even a small bump or crack. When i took it to the body shop, they discovered the passenger side rear wheel well is corroded; rust/rot has caused the shock mount to become nearly completely detached from the frame. It is unsafe to drive, and body shops won't even provide an…
ODI 10784958
Body
Upon the opening of rear glass hatch, rh hinge snapped off and glass slipped out of place. Luckily, other side remained intact. Support had completely corroded from rust.
ODI 10783485
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise. The contact observed that the wheel well had rusted a hole underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 01/10/17*lj
ODI 10916476
Body · Suspension
Our 2005 ford escape has rusted through behind the right rear tire. We heard like a loud bang when driving it and found the wheel well is rusted and broken as is the shock tower and the right rear tail light has its wires cut due to the broken frame. We owe money on this vehicle and we cannot drive it right now. This is definitely a safety issue and we have contacted ford with all the pertinent information.
ODI 10781381
Body · Suspension
Passenger side rear wheel well is completetly rotted/rusted and involves shock mount. It is unsafe to drive and research shows that this is an ongoing problem with this model. I heard rattling when i went over a bump and when i looked at the rear carriage of the vehicle i saw that the wheel well was totally destroyed by rust.
ODI 10780696
Body
Loud noise from right rear when driving. Upon inspection, shock mount in wheel well is badly rusted. The top of the shock is completely loose. Unsafe to operate the vehicle.
ODI 10785323
Body
My wife came home and mentioned it was making noise in the back. Upon inspection i noticed that both fender wells have rusted away and pulled away from body. The vehicle has only 100,000 miles and is well taken care of. Going online i read where many owners of vehicles built before and after 2005 are suffering from the same problem. I'm from ohio and i'm familiar with surface rust but this is both extreme and…
ODI 10781846