The mechanic showed us the completely rusted out rear passenger wheel well and the shock is attached nothing and is broken away from the car. While driving over a bump in the road at any speed, a thumping noise emitted from the vehicle. control of their vehicle. Ford Escape 2005 passenger rear tire wheel well rusted away where the shock absorber mount bolts onto frame and now the shock absorber mount has nothing to bolt onto anymore. This is a clear design flaw and Ford doesn't think they are responsible for fixing it. It appears that it will eventually deteriorate to the point that where shock absorber mounts will eventually fail and could have disastrous results. I heard a new rattle investigated and found my whole wheel well above the top shock mount is rusted out. Once I went to look in the wheel well, I could see a very large hole in the wheel wheel. I would like to know if fore has yet to take responsibiltiy for this On Mar 7, 2025 we started hearing a rattling/thunking sound and took it back to shop as we thought it was an issue with the new shocks. In New York they spray a liquid on the roads to prevent icing in the winter. I was devasted. We are a Ford family. My buddy refers to it as "Liquid car dissolver", he may have a point. Driving along and suddenly the car got loud in the back. Shock absorber could come thru rusted mount on rear passenger side. Shock absorber mount is not attached to frame anymore and now hits the frame of the SUV make very loud knocking sounds. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. all problems of the 2017 Ford Escape All I can say is, unreal. I am replying to my initial post. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. Once looking inside the back of the truck, I noticed I could see the driveway and tire. This is real problemI am going to have to take the car to a Junkyard because it is not safe to ride in. This will be the last Ford we ever buy if we have to scrape this because of this issue. These rear struts are the same from 2001-2007 so beware, they rust out under the so called "dealer undercoating"! shipping. Ford extended the PCM warranty to 80,000 miles, but only after most owners were past the mileage limit. Driving down the highway we hit a small pothole and heard lots of noise. The truck runs great. The VIN was unknown. Simcoe, Ontario, canada. towers were causing BANGING noises because there was no upper all problems of the 2015 Ford Escape and very expensive problem to fix. But after reading the other complaints on this forum, we are pretty certain it will cost too much to be worth our time and money. There was a recall by Ford for 2001-2004 for the same issue on the same model. That is, until recently, when the noise in the back became terrible. Google search shows I am not alone with this issue - others report same issue with passenger side rear and people are considering sueing Ford. I have no money to fix this; this is a dangerous flaw should it break through while driving at high speeds. It seemed to be bad when on rough roads. I was driving along the highway on my way to work and hit a bump in the road.
An investigation into this widespread corrosion issue needs to be performed and all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the safety of everyone on the road is maximized despite shoddy construction of this vehicle. on the outside and was back on the road in Driving down street and ran over rough spot in pavement and heard a thump from the back of the vehicle. just found this when went to do out of province insp /don't see//hear of any recalls but this I had to replace the computer less than two years ago, as well as 3 damaged coils at a cost of $3500. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. I contacted the dealer, since I had the vehicle only a month. It just rusted through and totally failed. I have discovered that this is a very common problem with this vehicle and expensive to repair, ~ $1,500. I am original owner of this Escape, bought it new and it has been well maintained. BSSautoparts.com,followed the instructions I didn't hit anything. Al. Peterborough, ON, Canada. Siting in driveway until I can find someone to fix it. What a drag as the car engine is great and the interior is perfect. 
It's got to be the salt. Right rear wheel well rusted through and the shock and spring punched through the body of the car. Rear shock absorber defective, but Ford won't replace under extended warranty, even premium extended. I am ready for a class-action lawsuit here. We loved everything about this vehicle and Ford in general and are extremely disappointed to hear they are not acknowledging this known issue. Great job, Ford!!!! One Wheel well has rusted out completely. The vehicle just went out of warranty, but there is a problem with the rear shocks. I realize my truck has more mileage than most mentioned here but she's been a good reliable vehicle since I picked her up in 2007 with about 34,000 miles. Appears that wheel well rusted out from the inside: hidden from outside by undercoating in wheel well and hidden from inside by vehicle interior panels. This caused ride and handling concerns which affected vehicle safety. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: Unsubscribe any time. So the question is.do I buy another truck due to all of the above problems or do I keep it and fix all the problems because the mileage is so low. l agree (and fixed my own ) but just having this problem go away from 95 There are 130,000 miles on it and I love it, but it's totally unsafe to drive at this point, I had no idea until I looked up this website that there were so many others with the same, and I mean EXACTLY the same, complaint. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape.
The stress also caused the rear break line to fray almost to the point of breaking completely. We have it at a body repair shop now and are awaiting the cost to repair. 15-0194 indicating that shock absorbers may be defective. While driving 15 mph over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal noise. Update from Sep 3, 2015: The right rear bracket rusted and completely snapped. Probably a bunch Vehicle only has about 100,000 miles. After doing some research, it appears that this is a fairly widespread issue that Ford has done little to remedy.
I just replaced the shocks two years ago and there was no indication of this problem looming over the horizon. I came on this site and found others like me and I wanted to cry, the prognosis was horrible. The vehicle was not repaired. economical as well. It is way over my skill level, plus the truck has rust on both rear fenders on the edge of the wheel openings, the bottom of the rear doors, around the fuel filler, and the bottom of the rear lift gate. I was shocked to find exact descriptions of my vehicles problem, posted as common for this model.
We don't sell/share your email. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000. Just wanted to add my name to the list of 2005 Ford Escape owners who had right rear shock tower that rusted out, so that Ford can see that this is an issue. Quoted $2,200 to repair. They want $3000 to fix which is not worth it! Totally afraid to let my son drive this to college. Ng. It seems like a lot of people are having this same issue. There was no indication at that time of this problem developing. Why no recall on 05 and newer? Until I inspected the vehicle, nothing else, such as handling or other factors warned of the dire situation. The vehicle was taken to lasco Ford (2525 owen rd, fenton, mi) where it was diagnosed that the shock absorber went through the wheel well and would need to be replaced. This is just not right! They originally quoted $745 dollars and put us off for months, then when I brought it in they kept it for several weeks and then re-quoted a price at $2,200. The rusted steel had been undercoated and had not appeared to be unsafe when viewed at an earlier time. My 2005 Ford Escape rear passenger side wheel well cracked. There is excessive corrosion in the passenger side rear wheel well and the shock absorber has broken since there is nothing to connect to causing a safety issue. 
The metal on the vehicle seems to have an issue because it is rusting in other areas as well, such as the fuel filler neck, the bottoms of the rear doors, the bottom of the rear lift gate, the outer edges of the rear wheel openings, and at the base of the side view mirror. I've had a few Ford Escapes It went from a small noise in the back to me pulling over thinking the backseat wasn't properly latched down, in 2 days! I understand not repairing normal wear and tear but there are too many people with the exact same issue to think that this isn't just coincidence. This is should be looked at. It has rust in the wheel wells, the bottom trim on the back hatchback door and in the gas cap area. The body shop said tfstvford has known about this serious unsafe defect. It can't be said this is just "normal wear and tear" when only the one wheel well is consistently the one that is rusting while the other wheel wells do not. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. See
I was planning on using the truck to move my son back into his college dorm in a couple of weeks but I guess I'll be renting a vehicle. The right rear bracket rusted and completely snapped. Right after that it sounded like something was rattling around in the rear quarter panel on every subsequent bump. If you look online about this issue, you will always see the same thing, right (passenger side) wheel well completely rust out and the strut mount becomes detached. My question to FordDo you feel confident in standing behind the vehicle you sold? Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND IT WAS NOT LIKE THIS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I am just happy that my break line didn't break while I was on the road. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem.
The manufacturer was not notified. problem. The driver pulled the vehicle over to check for a flat tire, but the tires were fine. Asked by rcemearmy Sep 29, 2014 at 09:06 PM about the 2004 Ford Escape XLS FWD, just found this when went to do out of province insp /don't see//hear of any recalls but this is an ISSUE thats dangerouswho else in Can/US been there. Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. Ford says part not covered, but there is a safety issue due to defective part. I have never experience a rear shock leak as long as I have owned a vehicle. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. I love my Escape and I look good in it so I am not giving her up any time soon, not even to rust! While driving 35 mph over a small bump in the road, the vehicle made a loud banging noise. There are existing recalls on 2001-2005 Ford Escapes for rust issues. They told me over the phone it would be $5,000 to repair this. For a college kid with very little money, this is really going to hurt.. and never had that Took it to the tire shop thinking it was a bearing. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she heard a strange sound and the vehicle began to swerve. Several body shops told us they had never seen so much corrosion. Total replacement is est 8000 Dollars. Should be recalled and fixed by Ford. 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. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. up until the part where you use fiberglass and the vehicle is a liability on the road--we cringe every time we have to take it out (again, it is our only vehicle) and we don't know which bump is going to completely ruin the car. If it falls off it could cause an accident. 
Would you want your son driving this car??? This is a huge expense of $1000-$3,000 estimates. Many other 2005 Escape owners with same issue. It has since become a consistent issue anytime we are driving, there is at least a rattle--even on smooth roads. Upon seeing my daughter's car I've had occasion to look at similar age Escapes and many have this condition on them as well. There is no longer a bracket to hold the smaller suspension dampener and when I hit a small bump it sounds awful. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I thought I needed to replace the shocks, so I delayed doing anything until warmer weather. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Shock absorber had come through the interior of the automobile. I believe I will need a new bracket welded on and this is going to be very costly. Heard bump followed by noise while driving. Link must be about this specific problem or it will be deleted it must be free & helpful, like a video or web page or forum thread about this exact problem. I do not really know what options I have with the car since it is the only car I own and I have no other way to get to and from work. They will fix this issue and you will save roughly 1000$. The thud noice is apparently coming from the shock coming in contact with the radio speakers. The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. My vehicle only has 113000 miles on it so it should not be dealing with corrosion problems even though I live in Grand Rapids, MI. I do not understand how we could not have been made aware of a potential issue before during previous tire replacements, shock replacements, and other services that would have had the opportunity to see the problem. I don't understand how car companies can get away with this. My guess if we have been driving on this based on the occasional noise for 2 months. While driving approximately 50 mph, the shock absorber entered the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Then, about a month ago, it became VERY loud. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. I'm thing the switch is bad? I can see both bulbs on when breaking or signaling. THX FOR FEED BACK GUYS, where can I buy the shock tower for a 2005 ford escape. A proud Ford family will now be looking elsewhere for a new vehicle. I purchased this car 30 days ago. Since I bought the SUV about an hour and a half from home, I had it repaired at a local dealer, which cost me $300 to replace the half driveshaft with speed ring gear on it. Very dangerous This is our only vehicle and we are not in a position to buy a new car right now. I found a place in Grand Rapids called Auto Fix It. The VIN was not available. This problem with the rear strut supports rotting away should be recalled on the 2005 model Escapes, the 2001-2004 Escapes have been recalled for this. rear door liner is loose and the door won't open/close properly. The vehicle was not repaired. In my mind this issue poses just as serious a threat. The left side is perfectly fine, which tells me Ford did something wrong on the right side. $1,500 to repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. I stopped driving it because of safety concerns, meanwhile the dealership doesn't know if they will do anything at all. Ford should be ordered to conduct a recall. The shock absorber needed to be replaced. It is only being held in place by the lower shock absorber bolt and nut. I really hopes this helps someone! Any ideas? Entire right wheel well of the vehicle is rusting away. till now pisses one off as to there main motiveis SELL THE CAR This is a safety hazard that has been widely reported on the internet. My vehicle only has 113000 miles on it so it should not be dealing with corrosion problems even though I live in Grand Rapids, MI. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. So angry to find out that this is a problem and Ford will do nothing! When I finally had the chance to properly examine it I was shocked to see the extent of the rust around the shock tower. I will be following up with both the dealer I purchased it from (only 6 months ago) and Ford and will report back any findings. replace/fix? We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Anyone with me? door latch rods. I have had a lot of older cars and none have done this. The failure mileage was 120,000. I was quoted by a local body shop that it would cost between $2,500 and $3,000 to fix it. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RECALL!?! I'm not sure if it will be cost effective to have this repaired. . . all problems of the 2005 Ford Escape
It was taken to the dealer and they and Ford will do nothing stating the vehicle should be scrapped. shock tower on a 2008 For Escape LTD When I look through the side compartment in the back of the vehicle I can see the top of the tire and the pavement and shock absorber. of salt from the road got Ford Escape owners have reported 72
The sudden banging in February surprised us, and upon investigation, we discovered the wheel well had nearly shredded, with the shock held in place by bits of rust. Took it to a mechanic who said I need to see a body shop and estimated it is probably a $2,000 repair. that was on hand to form the whole patch Checked car, found passenger side rear wheel well broken, upper attachment plate for shock absorber now in vehicle interior. The rear shock is completely disconnected from the body sheet metal. I understand this is a common problem with these vehicles and Ford will do nothing to compensate me. . If you need this fixed and are in the area, give them a call. . This car is not worth much more than that and nothing if I don't fix it not sure what I will do, but I don't want Ford to touch it at this point. I have also, just recently, developed a leak at the rear main seal. - Caroline S., Seriously, someone needs to order Ford to perform a recall on all affected models.
NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. 00 to 4000. While driving 42 mph, the contact heard a clanking noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel well. I bought the 2005 Ford Escape from a Nissan dealership in February. Time will tell if the recall fix really solves the problem. Took it to my auto body shop and that is where I learned about Ford Escapes having this issue.
Son came home one day said there is a lot of nosie int the back of the Escape. Absolutely shocked to read all these complaints, as we are experiencing the same issue with our 2005 Ford Escape. Ford finally issued a September 2014 recall. all problems of the 2006 Ford Escape CarGurus has 38,717 nationwide Escape listings starting at $1,427. an hour and a halfeasy peasy.and The failure mileage was 189,319. Research on the internet shows this is a common problem with this year and 2005. One told us the only case like this they have experienced the car manufacturer bought back the vehicle because it was unsafe. While driving over a patched roadway,the right rear shock absorber came through the floor. Tl-the contact owns 2006 Ford Escape. Hear a loud clanking noise in the back right wheel well after going over bumps. The shock is hanging there, unattached. See This is a huge problem and Ford needs to take "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" The contact observed rust on the rear wheel tire. Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. The failure mileage was 188,000. struck up there. This is now undriveable unless I want to play with death! . Yet, the brake lights and He believes the entire shock mount is rusted through.
I had my daughter's car in the shop and noticed that the interior of the wheel well on passenger side rear was rotting away. It was diagnosed that the shock absorber mounts on the rear passenger side of the vehicle were damaged. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. I checked under vehicle at right rear wheel opening (passenger side) to find most of the wheel well rusted and gone from the shock mount location to the rear most part of the wheel well. Initially in December, some rust was found that we thought would be a quick fix once the weather was a bit warmer, to let the materials set better. You just lost another customer!!!! PLEASE GO THERE. Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. I have replaced the passenger side twice and now they tell me my drivers side is leaking. Called two Ford dealerships and said there is not recall and it is up to me to find someone to fix it. I contacted Ford customer service and basically got the brush off. Right rear strut mount severely rusted and unsafe to drive. See To the point where the truck is no longer safe to drive. In addition, the shock absorber became disconnected from the frame of the well. Got prices from four Ford dealers ranging from 900. 2005 Ford Escape, have had a lot of clunking in back of car, and the rear right wheel well is falling/rusting apart (other wheel wells are not, just rear passenger side) right where shock absorber is mounted. resin to fill it in and used aluminum sheet ing I have found multiple issues identical to this in an online search. The contact discovered that the shock was not connected to the vehicle. The contact noticed that the passenger side wheel well was severely rusted. 04 and earlier models recalled for same problem. There are about 200 complaints on this on the net, I hear the Dealer wants $2500 per side! I believe I will need a new bracket welded on and this is going to be very costly. Our mechanics too said they have never seen such a condition like ours, and crazy that it was only on the right side, the left side is perfectly fine. with AWD? Two days ago I was driving to work and hit a little bump in the road. I took it to GOODYEAR for strut replacement and to my surprise the "strut" pierced through the wheel well into the trunk of the my car. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. is an ISSUE thats dangerous who else in Can/US been there, the rear passenger doors will not open from the outside, ii need access to reconnect the However the 2005 Escape also has a defect where the PCM (Power Control Module) fries at around 100k miles. Chrysler Infotainment System Hacking Lawsuit is Over, read stories from drivers who praise our work. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. Sad to Large rusted out hole in wheel well, and if I press around the wheel well, the black coating crumbles revealing crumbling rust behind it. The contact notified the manufacturer. Dapoz. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. then pop riveted it in and used flexseal spray all problems of the 2004 Ford Escape I am having the same problems that others are having. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. It is no longer safe to drive, as I am expecting the pieces of rust to give way at any time, and the shock to shift, with the potential of causing an accident as the shock bounces against the tire. After hitting a bump in the road loud noises started coming from the rear passenger wheel area.
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