Frame Rust problems of the 2010 Ford Escape

Four problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2010 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2010 Escape.

1 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2023

Available for inspection upon request. Front sub- frame rusted in 2 on right lower side. Right lower control arm bushing pulled out of arm. Driving on highway car without warning jerked off the road. Could have killed everyone in the car had it collided with anything. Car is completely in drivable because it is not safe. Problem has been confirmed. No there was not any warning lights or warning. I was told by a Ford mechanic that there is no way that this car should have a subframe rust through.

2 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2019

The rear shock upper mounting tower and support has completely rusted and detached from frame of vehicle causing rear wheel to loose contact with road. Vehicle this age should not have frame rust / damage making it unsafe to drive after research online found this is a very common issue. Manufacturing defect.

3 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2018

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While the contact was changing the oil in the vehicle, he came across rust on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe was rotted and needed to be replaced. The undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 212,093. The VIN was not available.

4 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2012

My 2010 Ford Escape is making a noise that started about 2 months ago. The noise sounds like tools were being stored in the back and when I stopped, turned, or even began to take off again I would hear this rattling sound. I had to pay a diagnostic fee of 150 something dollars. Test-drove vehicle with mechanic but it was very hard to duplicate. They had vehicle 3 separate times vehicle ended up staying by the 3rd time with them from a Thursday till a Tuesday I was told it was rust on the sub frame shocked that Ford had a service bulletin for and that they had to remove some type of bolts. Sound would be gone for a few days but maybe shake back loose. Sound now coming from the front. I called back to the 1st dealership and was told by the service manager basically don't bring it back there it is a waste of their time because they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle he asked me where I purchased it and was told to take back to original dealership. I must say early on into the situation I wrote to Ford because I was very disgusted that I had to pay a diagnostic fee for something that was a known problem to Ford all this time and wanted my fee back. They told me since it was not fixed and the 1st dealership could not really figure out what is wrong take it back to the original dealership of purchase. I found out that again I have to pay another diagnostic fee and I pray that they find or hear something due to the noise is not heard all the time. Again, I am out of more money. I decided not to waste anymore time paying diagnostic fees and maybe hope the vehicle falls apart I feel like I am up against a wall I know this is my last time dealing with Ford time to move on especially with this 36,000 mile warranty crap. The noise is definitely there as others can hear it. I feel stuck I just pray that nothing happens to me when driving this junk!.




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