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 · Suspension
While driving the 2005 escape a noise was starting to come from the right rear of the car. Suddenly there was a loud clanking when ever a bump or even slight change in the road occurred. Almost ran off the road it was so sudden. It sounded like something was coming through the back of the car. When i got to work i couldn't find anything, but it continued. Finally i had someone look it over closely and they found…
ODI 10628175
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
Complaint one: excessive rusted passenger side rear wheel well and strut mount, strut mount broke away. Complaint two: rusted engine cradle caused passenger side front half shaft to separate from center of the car causing the to stop moving foreword and loss of steering. *tr
ODI 10661279
Body · Suspension
I discovered that my rear passenger wheel well has completely rusted through. It is also rusting the frame of my ford escape. Rust seems to be a common problem with the escape and there was a recall on the 01-04 models. Not sure why 05 is being ignored. This is a very very dangerous situation. My shock does not appear to even be connected at this point. There is nothing that i did to cause this problem. I took…
ODI 10621565
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger side wheel well was corroded and caused the shocks to detach from the vehicle. The dealer confirmed that the shocks were detached. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10621365
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud clanking noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear passenger side wheel well was corroded and caused the shock absorber to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, but parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10629177
Body · Steering
I drive a 2005 ford escape in a 'salt belt' state - new york. I was recently made aware per my former mechanic by right rear well / sub frame has completely corroded to where my shock tower hits the inside of my trunk. The replacement is over $1050. I know that the 2001-2004 ford escapes were recalled for this same reason. This is highly dangerous to myself and other drivers on the road. It is unacceptable for the…
ODI 10619036
Body · Suspension
The vehicle had excessive rust especially in the wheel wells. This rust was so excessive that it caused the shocks and struts to break away from the car body itself. Multiple body shops and car dealers informed me that there was no way to repair the card since the rust damage was so severe there would be no way to correct the damage. *tr
ODI 10619542
Body
I noticed a loud banging in the rear passenger side of the vehicle, and discovered that the inner wheel house was completely rusted out around the shock mount. It became undriveable and completely unsafe, and i was forced to repair the area. The ford certified replacement part cost me around $130, and the service to repair it cost around $880. Approximately 3 months later the driver side started to make the same…
ODI 10690160
Body
While driving my escape i heard a loud metal banging. Upon further investigation the entire wheel well is rotted out on the back passenger side. It's so bad that the entire shock is no longer connected. This vehicle only has 75,000 miles on it and has no real rust problem besides this. I feel like this should be a huge recall. I had my two year old in the backseat when it happened. Thankfully no accident was…
ODI 10619495
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger wheel well and shocks steel metal corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10627025
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, he heard an abnormal noise that came from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear fender well needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10684168
Body
While washing the vehicle i noticed that the right rear inner wheel well had a large hole rusted through. It appears that it will soon affect the shock mount and cause the shock to break loose from the vehicle at the top mount, which could prove quite dangerous. In researching the problem, it seems there are many complaints for the same issue. Ford needs to issue a recall to remedy the problem. *tr
ODI 10615894
Body
My 2005 ford escape has 112,000 miles on it. I have owned it since 2010 and purchased it from a ford dealership. While driving at approx.. 30mph down a city street i noticed a loud banging sound in the rear right passenger side every time i went over a bump. After arriving home i looked over the entire rear interior of the vehicle and found no reason for the sound. I checked the rear left wheel and it was fine. I…
ODI 10609416
Body · Suspension
Found rust hole in inner fender on passenger side wheel..then heard noise such as door not shut.reinspected to see shock not attached as rust ate away the support.all escapes of this year have the same problem..ford should be held accountable for this and any damage that occurs.very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10609934
Body · Suspension
While driving along i noticed a little rattle when i rode over bumps, assumed it was regular random noises from uneven asphalt. Make it to the corner of my street and the rattle is annoying now. I pulled over to check it out didn't notice anything so i continue on home as soon as i pull in i hear a big clunk. Get out and what is apparently my shock mount is lying on the ground. Look under car near where its laying…
ODI 10609930
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the wheel well was rusted out. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shock mount was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10638397
Body · Suspension
I had to replace the rear shocks on this vehicle. In doing so the auto repair fatality showed me that the entire center of the right rear wheel well was corroded away, leaving big hole. The garage told me that they had seen this on several of this mode (2001-2007) i talked to a couple of dealers that told me the same thing. One even told me that he thought it should be a recall. *tr
ODI 10640816
Body · Suspension
(case# [xxx]) (ford escape 2005 sub-frame defect) i wish to report an extremely unsafe condition that has occurred with my 2005 ford escape. The past several months, while driving the vehicle, i have noticed a loud metal-sounding banging noise whenever the car goes over even a slight bump/crack in the road. I have taken the vehicle into our local ford dealership twice to have the problem checked out. First time,…
ODI 10605010
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated the rear wheel well was rusted, exposing the electrical wiring of the vehicle. In addition, the entire frame underneath the vehicle was rusted and caused a rattling noise when the vehicle was driven at any speed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that rear passenger side shock tower was rusted entirely, causing wiring damage.…
ODI 10732750
Body · Suspension
I was driving on a city street when i started hearing loud banging noises from the rear of my escape whenever i went over any type of bump. Once home, i looked around and discovered that the wheelhouse panel on the rear passenger side of my escape was severely rusted and deteriorating. There were several large holes in the metal. The wheelhouse panels around the other three wheels look fine with minimal to no signs…
ODI 10605400
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud thumping noise was emitted from the rear of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the passenger side of the sub frame was corroded and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear sub frame, the rear body side member assembly and the interior rear…
ODI 10598669
Body
The front sub frame is rusting out, could break & cause vehicle to lose control. There is a recall to replace sub frame for 2001 thru 2004, my veh. Manufacture date is 12/2004, i called the dealer & ford motor corp. They stated my car did not fall under the recall, i have the exact problem as the cars under the recall, they need to extend the year to cover there mistake. I ask ford motor customer relations for…
ODI 10597425
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Right rear wheel well completely rusted through, undermining strut support. All other wheel wells have minimal to normal rust with rust proofing material still in place. Body of vehicle has no rust at all and is in excellent condition. Vehicle has always been garaged and washed regularly. *tr
ODI 10598635
Body · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a loud constant banging sound near the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and noticed that the rear frame was completely rusted, which caused the passenger side strut to become detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.…
ODI 10596993
Body
While driving the vehicle we noticed a noise from the front end. Took it to a local mechanic who stated the wheel veering was bad, though he could not change it do to the frame was rotted. Upon further inspection we noticed several locations on the frame are rotted through and the vehicle will not pass inspection. *tr
ODI 10629288