Structure Related Problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the body (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Escape Hybrid

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
7
Structure problems
1
Frame Rust problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Body problem

I heard a loud clunky from the right rear wheel well, louder when going over bumps. Upon inspection I observed the entire wheel well was missing it's protective coating and flaking rust/corrosion was everywhere with exposed white fiberglass sheeting visible the right rear shock is exposed, missing   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the rear passenger side wheel well experienced severe corrosion. The contact noticed holes inside the shock and bracket. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel well.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in fenton, michigan for a maintenance, it was diagnosed that the shock tower frame was rusted and was unsafe to drive.   Read details...


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