Suspension Noise problems of the 2004 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side strut detached from the vehicle. The contact called howell motors (located on 6488 ridge road lockport 14094) and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15e045000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA issued recalls. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Tl-the contact owns 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle emitted a clucking noise when a bump was hit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the front suspension bar was fractured. The front suspension bar was replaced. The contact also stated that the brake lines also failed due to corrosion. The brake lines were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,715. Li.

A few weeks ago I was driving slowly down a dirt road and I started to hear a bumping noise towards the back of my car, only when I when over bumps. I figured it was just gear in my trunk making the noise and I was going to take a look at it later, but it didn't seem like anything to be concerned about. Yesterday I finally got all my ignition coils fixed after some trouble with the mechanics doing it wrong originally. When I left he told me I may have a suspension problem, but that it is not likely to be a problem aside from the annoyingness of it. When I got home I decided to have a look around my car and after discovering that it did not have to do with my trunk I looked under the wheel well and saw that the suspension mount had completely rusted off and had bouncing around as I drove. It was completely detached, and after goodling this I saw that many other people have this same exact problem and that it is very unsafe, and most likely to expensive to fix. I had been driving with this serious problem for a few weeks with no idea of the danger that it could cause. There is no recall on it but I feel that with the amount of people with this problem and the severity of it, Ford needs to do something about this.

We recently took our 2004 Ford Escape to get it looked at because every time we hit a bump there was a loud thud sound in the back right. We found out that the rear right wheel well of our 2004 Ford Escape is completely rusted out. The corrosion has caused a major suspension problem and it's been deemed undrivable. What's worse is that no mechanic or body shop will attempt to fix the issue because it would be considered a liability issue if anything were to happen they would be at fault. The rest of the vehicle is in perfect condition, but because of one awful defect all we can do is sell it for parts.

While driving heard a loud clunking noise coming from the passenger side rear wheel well. Arrived home to inspect the area of concern. Found that the passenger side rear shock mount had completely separated from the wheel well due to extensive rusting. This allowed the shock to travel upward striking the plastic interior trim panel. This vehicle was garage kept until two years ago. It also passed state inspection requirements nine months ago. I am not a mechanical engineer. However, I do not believe a critical suspension component should be attached to sheet metal that is prone to rust. I have taken the time and made the effort to inspect several other vehicle manufacturers and find that their suspension system is connected to a solid component of the frame. Obviously this is an engineered design flaw of a critical safety component that possibly could result in unsafe handling at highway speed. With only one rear shock attached to the vehicle an uncontrollable rear sway could occur resulting in a possible roll over. Given the number of reported complaints of the same nature, which given known statics is a small percentage of actual cases, I do request a recall to be made.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a clanking noise was present coming from the passenger side. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side rear wheel inner suspension shock had rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear passenger and driver side sub frame and suspension was damaged due to rusting and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 123,000. Jft.