2005 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 1,584 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 44 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 29 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftSep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Campaign 15V606000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Campaign 15E045000 on NHTSA.gov
Hybrid propulsion systemSep 3, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Campaign 14V526000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, head restraintApr 7, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 06V111000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchDec 20, 2004
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 04V602000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,584 reports, newest first.
Engine, Aug 7, 2015, crash
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND MY CAR WOULD NOT SWITCH GEARS, THE CAR STALLED AND CAUSED ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF MY CAR AND THE FRONT. I HAD NOT HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR.
Engine, Aug 6, 2015
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WOK AT 10:15PM WHEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. THEY DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PCM AND COILS. A FAMILY MEMBER HAD HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HER 2005 FORD ESCAPE. I CHECKED WITH THE DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOT. HOWER,INFORMATION ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN OCTOBER, 2014. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. UPON CALLING FORD, I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, AND THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIR WAS OVER $2,00,WHICH I FEEL I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR. HOW CAN FORD PICK AND CHOOSE WHICH VEHICLES THEY WILL REPAIR? EVIDENTLY SAFETY IS OF NO CONCERN TO THEM.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Aug 6, 2015
SUB-FRAME RUST PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2001 TO 2004 FORD ESCAPE FOR THIS PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RECALLED ESCAPE CROSSOVERS FROM MODEL YEARS 2001-2004 IN STATES THAT USE A LOT OF ROAD SALT. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES, PART OF THE CAR COULD SUFFER DAMAGE FROM RUST AND EVEN LOSE STEERING CONTROL.
Other or unspecified, Aug 5, 2015
WHILE DRIVING I HIT A POTHOLE AND THE REAR SHOCK TOWER BROKE AWAY FROM THE CAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST.AFTER DOING RESERCH ON THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT ISN'T AN UNCOMMON THING WITH THIS YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR BUT NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. NO RECALLS NOTHING AND OF COURSE ITS NOT AN EASY OR CHEAP FIX AND MY INSURANCE AT LEAST WILL NOT COVER IT CAUSE IT WAS MECHANICAL AND DIDNT HAPPEN IN AN ACCIDENT. SO NOW I WILL HAVE A CAR I CAN'T FIX BUT STILL HAVE TO PAY FORAND CANT DRIVE. I WOULD LOVE TO POST THE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE BUT I'M UNABLE TO DO SO CAUSE I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO SEE THE DANGER THIS IS CAUSING.
Suspension, Jul 31, 2015
REAR WHEEL WELLS RUSTED AWAY ALLOWING STRUTS TO MOVE. VERY UNSTABLE! AFRAID OF AN ACCIDENT
Suspension, Structure, Jul 29, 2015
I HEARD A LOAD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY TRUCK. AFTER STOPPING TO LOOK AT IT MY PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AND STRUT WERE COMPLETELY CRUMBLED AND MY STRUT WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED. I KNOW MY VEHICLE IS 10 YEARS OLD, BUT THE MECHANIC I TOOK IT TO SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT EVER ON A CAR THAT OLD. HE HAS BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 40 YEARS. AFTER RESEARCHING A LITTLE IT SEEMS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. ALL ON THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELL. THESE COMPLAINTS RANGE FROM DIFFERENT STATES AND EVEN OTHER COUNTRIES. TO ME IF MANY MANY OF THE SAME VEHICLE IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THEN IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT IN THE PARTS. I JUST THANK GOD I WASN'T GOING AT A HIGH SPEED AND HIT A POT HOLE OR SOMETHING. SOMETHING SHOULD REALLY BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2015
WHILE DRIVING IN LIVONIA, MICHIGAN OUT OF NO WHERE MY SUN VISOR BURST, GETTING GLASS ON ME, BUT MORE IMPORTANT IT BURST ON THE SEAT WHERE MY TODDLER DAUGHTER USUALLY SIT . THERE WAS NO ONE AROUND AND NO TRUCK WHERE AN OBJECT COULD HAVE DROPPED SOMETHING ON MY CAR, I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR TO AVIS FORD IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR DOWN THE STREET TO AVIS BODY SHOP. I FILED AN CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, AND IT IS BEING FIXED NOW. I WANT FORD TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS. BECAUSE FROM WHAT I HEAR, THIS IS ONE OF MANY INSTANCES THAT HAS HAPPENED WITH A SUNROOF ON AN 2005 FORD ESCAPE AND OTHER FORD CARS. THIS IS DANGEROUS! MY WIFE HAS JUST HAD MAJOR SURGERY. AND THERE WERE MANY RUNS FOR HER THAT I COULD NOT MAKE BECAUSE OF THIS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. AND BE BLESSED. [XXX]
Suspension, Jul 28, 2015
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. THIS AFFECTS THE SUSPENSION DRAMATICALLY. IT APPEARS THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT WHERE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL AND COULD HAVE DISASTROUS RESULTS. THIS DEGRADATION IS VERY SIMILAR TO FORD'S RECALL #13-S-01 ON SELECT MINI VANS AND WHERE THE REAR WHEEL WELLS ARE ROTTING AWAY. IN MY MIND THIS ISSUE POSES JUST AS SERIOUS A THREAT. 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.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 28, 2015
OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2005 FORD ESCAPE. SHE HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE TURNPIKE - AS SHE WAS DRIVING THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN - THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR DIED. SHE LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WAS NOT HURT. IT WAS ABOUT 99 DEGREES OUTSIDE AT 2:00 IN THE AFTERNOON. WE HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A CAR REPAIR SHOP. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND COIL HAD BURNED UP AND IT WOULD BE $2,200 TO REPAIR THE CAR. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, THIS IS S COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 FORD ESCAPES. THERE ARE NO RECALLS. FORD HAS SAID TO KEEP THE RECEIPT IN CASE THERE ARE RECALLS IN THE FUTURE. THAT IS LITTLE RELIEF FROM THE FACT THAT WE ARE OUT $2200 NOW AND DON'T FEEL SAFE HAVING OUR DAUGHTER DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ANY LONGER. SHE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER CAR. ONE OTHER PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IS THAT THE LEATHER INTERIOR HAS STARTED COMING OFF THE SIDE DOOR PANELS - IT'S LIKE THE ADHESIVE HAS JUST WORN OUT. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THIS BUT IT LOOKS BAD AND NO ONE WILL GUARANTEE A REPAIR ON IT BECAUSE THEY SAY IT'S A MANUFACTURING ERROR AND IT IS A DIFFICULT REPAIR. THIS 2005 FORD ESCAPE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON!! WE HAVE ALWAYS DRIVEN FORDS WITH NO PROBLEMS - VERY DISAPPOINTING.
Suspension, Jul 26, 2015
WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK I HEARD A "RATTLING" I HAD NOT HEARD PREVIOUSLY.I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED MY WHEELS AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WELL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE TIRE HAD RUSTED OUT.CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE STRUT MOUNT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE STRUT HAD "SPEARED" THRU THE INTERIOR PLASTIC SIDEWALL, THUS RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE.I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED HAD I HAD MY CHILD IN THE CAR AND WE WERE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY.UPON RESEARCHING ON YOU TUBE HOW TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM,I WAS ASTOUNDED TO FIND OUT THAT THE MOST COMMON PROBLEM RELATED TO 2005-06 FORD ESCAPES,WAS VERY SPECIFIC IN STATING THAT THE REAR-PASSENGER WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTING AND CORRODING ON THESE PARTICULAR VEHICLES,SOMETIMES RESULTING IN THE STRUT TO BECOME DISENGAGED.THIS SOUNDS LIKE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE,BUT FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLD ME "SORRY,BUT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME.AS A SINGLE DAD,MILITARY VETERAN,AND LOW-INCOME EARNER,I AM LOOKING FOR HELP FOR MYSELF AND FELLOW FORD ESCAPE OWNERS BECAUSE THIS SOUNDS LIKE SHODDY CAR CONSTRUCTION FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE I CAN'T WORK AT THE MOMENT UNTIL THIS VEHICLE IS REPAIRED,AND I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR BILL UNTIL I GET BACK TO WORK,I AM DISHEARTENED AND UPSET ABOUT THIS WHOLE ORDEAL.PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS.
Other or unspecified, Jul 22, 2015
I WAS WASHING MY FORD ESCAPE WHEN I NOTICED THERE WAS RUST ON ALL OF THE DOORS ON THE INSIDE I JUST BOUGHT ITAND CHECKED THE CARFAX IT SAID THERE WAS NO RUST AND IT LOOKED LIKED A NEW CAR UNTIL ABOUT THREE WEEK OF HAVEING IT AND NOW I'M FOUNDING RUST ON THE ALL OF THEE DOORS AND ON ONE OF THE WHEEL WELL I CHECKED ONLINE BY GOING TO GOOGLE.COM AND PUTTING IN 2005 FORD ESCAPE RUST AND FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVEING PROBLEMS WITH RUST SOME OF THEM EVEN SAY THEY CAN SEE THE INSIDE OF THERE ESCAPE AND FORD WILL NOT RECALL IT AND IT COST A LOT TO FIX. SOME COST MORE THEN THE VALUE OF THERE ESCAPE
Steering, Structure, Jul 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION AND VEERED LEFT OR RIGHT. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SHOCKS AND WHEEL HOUSE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
Suspension, Jul 21, 2015
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID I HEARD A DRAGGING SOUND IN THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO DISCOVER A PIECE OF THE INNER WHEELHOUSE SUSPENSION MOUNT HAD SEPARATED AND WAS RUBBING ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THIS IS A CORROSION PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES TO NHTSA AND NO ENFORCEMENT ACTION TO DATE HAS BEEN MADE TO HAVE FORD RECALL THESE UNSAFE VEHICLES FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. I GUESS SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO DIE WHEN THE RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE NHTSA DECIDES TO ACT.
Suspension, Jul 21, 2015
THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL IS RUSTED AND COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. THE SHOCK SPRING IS COMING UP THROUGH THE BACK OF THE CAR. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR "AS IS" LAST YEAR, AND HAD IT LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC. NO ONE CAUGHT THE CONDITION OF THE CAR, AND THEN THIS YEAR IN APRIL I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE BACK OF MY CAR. I WENT AND HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE WHOLE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED AND ROTTED OUT. THE CONDITION IS SO BAD THAT MY MECHANIC COULDN'T EVEN FIND A WAY TO WELD A PLATE IN THERE. I STILL OWE ON THIS VEHICLE, AND IT WILL COST UPWARDS OF $2000.00 TO FIX!
Structure, Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WELL WAS RUSTED AND THERE WAS A HOLE THAT LED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE INSIDE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 11/04/15*LJ UPDATED 11/30/2017*CN
Visibility/wiper, Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE GLASS DID NOT SHATTER, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UTILIZE THE WINDOW AS IT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE HINGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Structure, Jul 14, 2015
PASSENGER REAR SHOCK TOWER BROKE AWAY FROM THE BODY OF CAR, DUE TO RUST.
Suspension, Jul 14, 2015
RUSTED OUT SHOCK TOWER. PASSENGER REAR PANEL ALL RUSTED OUT AND LARGE HOLE. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO SAID IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD HAVE TO GO TO A BODY SHOP. AS I LOOKED ONLINE, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND AM SURPRISED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. CONTACTED FORD WHO SAID THEY CAN DO NOTHING FOR ME.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2015
NOTED AT A LOCAL CAR REPAIR SHOP THAT MY PASSENGER REAR INNER FENDER IS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE METAL WHERE THE SHOCK IS ATTACHED TO IS COMING AWAY. WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPS, AM NOW HEARING LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND NO LONGER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR FEAR OF THE SHOCK FALLING OFF. CAR SHOP STATED THAT THEY'VE SEEN 12 ESCAPES COME THROUGH THEIR PLACE WITH THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME SIDE THAT WERE 8-10 YEARS OLD.
Service brakes, Jul 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TONE RING MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,736.
Suspension, Jul 11, 2015
HEARD RATTLING SOUND OVER RIGHT REAR TIRE. UPON INSPECTION THE SHOCK MOUNT HAD COMPLETELY CRACKED DUE TO RUST, MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE I SAW THAT MANY OTHERS REPORT THIS EXACT SAME DEFECT IN THE SAME LOCATION.
Power train, Electrical system, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PCM AND ALL SIX COILS BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. MA 10/15/2015 UPDATED 11/08/2017*CN
Structure, Jul 8, 2015
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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Structure, Jul 5, 2015
ENTIRE BODY IS RUSTED. HUGE GAPING HOLE NOW PRESENT ON TOP OF RIGHT REAR WHEEL. WHATEVER IS LEFT OF THE SHOCKS IS CONNECTED TO NOTHING. A QUICK SEARCH TURNS UP THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS AND SURPRISINGLY NO RECALL FOR THIS DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE RUST HAS NOW SPREAD ALL OVER THE BODY. THIS CAR NOW RIDES ON AIR. IT'S A SERIOUS HAZARD AND UNFORTUNATELY ACCORDING TO FORD I HAVE TO SWALLOW THE LOSS. UNLESS THEY GET THE GM IGNITION TREATMENT IN TEN YEARS FROM NOW. I WONDER IF I'LL EVER GET COMPENSATION AS THERE'S NO WAY I'M PAYING THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REBUILD THIS VEHICLE, SO IT'S OFF TO THE JUNKYARD I GUESS. IT'S SCANDALOUS THAT THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH SELLING A FAULTY, HAZARDOUS VEHICLE WITHOUT BEING MADE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPAIR THE FLAWS
Suspension, Structure, Jul 3, 2015
INSIDE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL WHERE THE STRUT/SHOCK MOUNTS HAS TOTALLY RUSTED AWAY