Frame Rust Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

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.

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Passenger rear frame rusted through and the shock came right through the trunk.

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Rust caused failure of sub frame. Excessive rusting of rear frame, shock mounts and drive train. Vehicle was never submerged and had 64,692 miles.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to asheville Ford located at (611 brevard rd asheville nc 28806 828 253 2731) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number 14v165000 (structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted but did not assist. The failure mileage was 180,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph when they attempted to break the vehicle due to needing to come to an abrupt stop, however, the vehicle failed to immediately break. Instead, the vehicle veired to the left towards the concrete barrier in the middle of the freeway. The contact then attempted to counter steer the vehicle. Fortunately, the vehicle stopped just before hitting another vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the recall that related to their failure was NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), however, their VIN was not included due to their manufacturering year being outside of the range indicated on the recall. The approximate failure mileage 139,000. Gl.

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As I was driving there was a really loud clunking on the rear. I figured it was potentially a broken shock. In the passenger rear wheel well where the shock bolts to the frame was copletely rusted out. When I was hitting bumps it wasnt even attached to the frame. There was no way of repair. I am so greatful I was safe. And didnt get into an accident. One wrong bump. And the whole shock wouldve went through the trunk and could have caused a very serious accident.

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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.

2005 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to rusted subframe. The consumer stated the passenger side strut tower was also rusted. The manufacturer was notified and denied any responsibility for the failure.

Frame rusted out. Ford has taken over 2 weeks to attempt to fix. I'm having to rely on friends and family for a ride. No communication within dealer and customer.

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Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted, which created an abnormal rubbing sound when the vehicle was turned. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to ricart Ford (4255 s hamilton rd, groveport, OH 43125, (614) 836-6260) where it was diagnosed that a new subframe and lower control arm were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 196,703.

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Rusted subframe- while getting an oil change I was told that the subframe was so rusted that the vehicle could not be placed on a lift. The mechanic said it was the worst he had ever seen and the car was unsafe to drive.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that the subframe was rusted and quoted a repair cost of $2,000 to have the frame replaced. Several unknown dealers were contacted and quoted repairs costs as high as $4,800. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to brian bemis Ford (1380 dekalb Ave, sycamore, IL 60178, (815) 895-4584) to be diagnosed and they refused to release the vehicle back to the contact due to the dangerous condition of the rusted frame. The dealer stated that they would not charge the contact a storage fee. The contact purchased the vehicle in March of 2018. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000.

My vehicle should be covered under Ford recall 14s02. Sub frame completely rusted through while driving endangering my family's safety. Illinois, "salt state". Currently at Ford dealership unsafe to drive.

First problem was rear passenger tirewell rotted and shock broke through. Had this this replaced by auto body shop. Now driving car on city street heard a thud and car stopped. Tow truck driver told me it was the sub frame that had rusted causing the wheel to fall off. He has seen this many times. Common problems with this his car. On way to local mechanic to see quote to fix.

Rear frame rusted through as well as passenger side shock tower,rusted so bad can see through to outside in 2 spots which allows exhaust fumes into interior of vehicle ,could cause exphixiation to occupants as well as loss of control due to rear of vehicle giving way and breaking in two on a roadway,damage wasn't visible until it totally busted through while driving! Ford should recall due to safety as the 2004 was.

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.

Vehicles subframe rusted and broke at passengers front control arm while driving on a secondary roadway in a city during normal conditions. Car is a 2005 with only 55000 miles. Virtually no rust anywhere else on body. I found the exact problem at the identical location on 2002-2004 under a recall and believe that the 2005 should be included as well.

Driving down the road and truck starting making a loud knocking noise in the back. When we got home, we looked underneath and found major rusting in passenger wheel well. Shock completely rusted free and bouncing up to hit the plastic inside the vehicle. Took it to body shop mechanic and upon inspection, he showed us that the frame itself is rusted through and vehicle cannot legally be fixed and is technically not even safe to drive. Less than 133,000 miles and bought used 2 years ago, we are very frustrated with the quality of this vehicle. Searched online and found that this is a common problem with this truck and should have be recalled. They recalled years 2001-2004 for the same issues, but did not include the 2005. Shame on Ford motor company for such poor workmanship! please help!!!.

Subframe is rusting apart need new subframe or vehicle is unsafe!!.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted, causing both front tires to lean. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The contact called van bortel Ford at 585-586-4415 and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The front sub frame is rusted and the vehicle is unsafe to drive.

The contact's daughter owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that his daughter noticed that the subframe looked rusted and loose. The vehicle was towed to brondes Ford toledo (5545 secor rd, toledo, OH 43623) where it was diagnosed that the subframe had rotted. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). After the vehicle was driven over 20 mph, the wheels turned at different angles and the vehicle made a screeching sound. The vehicle was taken back to brondes Ford, but the dealer and manufacturer (who was made aware of the failure) declined to provide further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was advised that the sub frame was rusted out. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case #cas13006709 and advised the contact to follow up. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) however the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the passenger side of the subframe was rusted and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to mark thomas Ford (located at 3098 elm rd ext ne cortland, OH 44410) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: cas13677317. The failure mileage was 174,522.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle violently bounced up and down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear subframe was rusted and corroded and the rear lower control arm separated from the vehicle. The technician stated that the rear lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

I own a 2001 Ford Escape with 148,000 mile that has had been pretty well cared for. It spend most of its life garage kept. I recently noticed the steering wheel seemed a little odd and took it in to have it aligned. My problem was the engine cradle or sub-frame was rusted though. This could have resulted in a serious accident or injury had I not had it fixed because failure of this part while driving could cause loss of steering/control of the vehicle. I contacted Ford but they didn't seem to care. I see on the internet this is a common problem and don't understand why you folks have taken stronger action. I will need to send my repair bill and possible a picture tomorrow or Friday because my scanner is not working.

Began hearing terrible noise from rear passenger wheel well. Investigation revealed the entire wheel well and frame were rusted out. After replacing the wheel well and shock mount tower, still experiencing problems due to frame being rusted out. No longer able to drive the vehicle for safety reasons and it is headed to the scrap yard.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with severe rust on the subframe, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) in which a cross bar was installed under the subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.

Despite many, many owner complaints, Ford has never been made to recall the 2005 Ford Escape. There are rust issues in the rear of the car that could lead to unsafe operation. One example is shock absorbers that could come loose due to excessive rust on the frame. Ford has issued such a recall for previous model years, so they are well aware of the problem, but they never made any repairs to the 2005 Escape models. I contacted them and they referred me to you (they were quite hateful). Please help. I am on disability and we cannot afford the cost of these repairs and we believe Ford should be made to take responsibility. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. It was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle swerved independently into a ditch. In addition, the contact noticed that sub frame was rusted and detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Ak.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while having the vehicle exhaust serviced at an independent mechanic, the mechanic would not lift the vehicle to do the exhaust servicing stating that the frame was rusted and there was a chance the frame would fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front subframe was rusted and affected the control arm. There was a recall for the front subframe rust; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact requested that the VIN be included in the recall. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 111,255.

The vehicle was moving at 35 mph, the front passenger side wheel started making noise and got wobbly. I took it to a Ford dealer. The service department took a day to diagnose the problem. They indicated that the sub frame has rusted out and the lower control arms are not secure in the sub-frame and may separate anytime. They refuse to fix the problem as per the recall saying that they put a cross brace and the recall is fixed. The cross brace that was put, is a band-aid fix and does not address the failure of the defective sub-frame. The sub-frame will fail even after installing the cross brace that Ford seems to think will fix the problem. The lower control arm will separate and the cross brace will not prevent any accidents that could result from lower control arm separation.