Front Suspension Problems of Ford Escape

Brand new 2010 Ford Escape exhibits harsh, unilateral "clunk" on passenger side while traveling over bumps and dips as if rebound action of shock is failing. This clunk occurs at posted speed limits and may cause a loss of control at higher speeds or more severe bumps or potholes. The local Ford dealer test drove with me and they were initially alarmed, but after driving other Escapes, the same clunk occurs and I was told this is a normal operating characteristic. This is my 2nd Escape and my 2006 does not exhibit this clunk, nor do any other of my vehicles.

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While driving home on a clear, sunny day, my Ford Escape pulled to the left, crossing the center line, crashing into a semi-truck twice, hitting two additional cars and flipped onto its side. I had to be cut out of my vehicle and was airlifted to a trauma center. I sustained a concussion, broken ribs and bruising all of my body. Luckily, no one was killed, but my car was completely destroyed. The car had been pulling to the left on occasion, but on those occasions I was able to correct it quickly.

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The contact stated while driving vehicle pulled to the left. It felt as if the contact constantly was making a left hand turn. This problem was intermittent. The vehicle was inspected by the service dealer three times. It was determined thhat the alignment was within the manufacturer's specifications. The service dealer completed diagnostic testing and test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the problem. He contacted the manufacturer. They said their engineers were aware there was a problem, and were working to find a solution. No repairs have been made. Update 1/4/2006 -.

The front suspension of my 2005 Ford Escape has a tendency to nose dive as the brakes are applied and also have excessive play in the steering. There is also a persistent rattle of the front suspension that Ford says is common to all Ford Escapes and thus far has not fixed.

On the left front wheel of the vehicle their is noise coming from the axle. There is a lot of movement in the brake pedal, and the vehicle pulls to left.

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Bought a 2005 Ford Escape limited 11,312 miles ago. Have had the car into the dealer six times because it keeps pulling to the left (into oncoming traffic). They have aligned, over aligned and replaced the tires. To this day, it still pulls to the left. Since it pulls to the left, a "head-on collison" is bound to happen. The Ford dealer, mac haik, doesn't seem to care or has no interest in fixing this potental dangerous situation.

Loud ticking noise when turning vehicle. Occurs at all speeds. Ford notified but can't fix problem. Will not state whether or not vehicle is safe for driving. No safety defect listed.

Had severe vibration of steering wheel at speeds of 75 mph or greater. Dealer said it was the after market rims installed on the vehicle. When dealer installed the stock rims and took it out and tested it, the vibration was still there when he achieved a speed of 75 mph or better. Dealer re-balanced the wheels and problem still occured. Dear checked the alignment and said it was out of alignment and probably came that way from the manufacturer. After front end aligned no more problems. As for prob#2 , I noticed some pink fluid leaking from under the vehicle. Took to dealer and had them put it on a rack to inspect it. They found that the power steering fluid is leaking at the left side of boot. They have to replace the entire rack & pinion unit. Are there any other Escapes out there with less than 10,000 miles having the same problem? also when dealer received the rack & pinion unit for my vehicle they noticed that it was not the same unit that is on my vehicle. Dealer said they contacted the manufacturer of this rank & pinion unit in indiana and the manufacturer stated that they changed the ranck & pinion steering unit. The dealer was unaware of this change becausse no notification was ever sent. If I had not noticed this the steering fluid could have leaked out and I could have had a serious problem with the steering while vechicle was in motion. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer to check fluids at the same time I was having the vibration problem. I notified Ford cust. Service and they could not tell me if thre were any other Escapes having the same 2 problems. They said the dealer would know. . . Ford's cust. Service will not let you speak to anyone up the ladder at Ford. They just take the complaint or concern and that's it. What they do with those complaint's or concerns is beyond me. Ford can't tell me why this steering unit has to be replaced on a new car nor are they sympathetic.

Intermittently vehicle pulls to left or right randomly at variuos intensity. Dealer has adjusted alighment twice, but problem still exists.