Two problems related to rear suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2006 Escape Hybrid.
Right rear shock absorber mounting has gotten weak and started to flex. The wheel well above it has lost the integity of its plastic coating and has caused it to rust out enormously. Shock mount and wheel well need to be replace. From doing some searching online this is a major problem for the 04-06 escape and can lead to a failure of the mounting and make the vehicle unsafe to drive.
Rear wheels can bounce and rub the fender well causing blow out of tires.
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| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
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