Suspension Related Problems of the 2009 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2009 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2009 Ford Escape

The Suspension problem

I was driving down the road about 35 mph and it jerked me clean off the right side of the road. Here the driver side and passenger side subframe/engine cratle is completely rotted out bad . This needs fixed before someone dies.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

My 2009 Ford Escape has difficulty getting enough momentum to accelerate on the highway, this is a daily struggle. Yesterday I was trying to pass an 18-wheeler as it was drifting into my lane; as I eagerly pressed on the gas my car jumped and continued to coast at the same speed.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The frame/engine cradle has rusted out by the passenger side lower control arm. The rusted area is currently about six inches wide by 2+ inches in height. Luckily, this was noticed while I was changing the oil.   Read details...


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