Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 2003 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (35 problems).
While replacing the control arms on my 2003 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 I noticed on the passenger side there was alot of corrosion so much so the control arm is barely hanging on there is a flat bar running from drivers side to passenger side which has been rendered useless because the bolt that is used Read details...
Driver had uneasy feeling with stability of vehicle as if it was swaying. He got it looked at and was told he probably needed lower control arm and links to take care of the problem. After ordering parts, the vehicle, while driving to work, a loud popping sound was heard and then the vehicle Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, a crunching sound was present coming from the front passenger side and the vehicle suddenly could not be driven properly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower control arm had fractured Read details...