Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 47 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension shock absorber (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Strut Tower problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |
When trying to get the car from stop to start the gear are not working correclty seem to skip from 2nd to 1st and studders when trying to move. Read details...
The rear passenger wheel well has corroded very severely. The shock absorber is pushing into the interior wheel cover, causing it to become dislodged. I was driving on a city street, about 35 mph, when I hear a loud scraping sound coming from the right rear side of my escape. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving at various speeds over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal loud clunking noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger shocks failed and pushed through Read details...
I was driving my Ford escape and I started to hear a banging noise come from my right rear tire. To later find out that it is my strut tower is rusted out. It is ridiculous that so many people have the same problem and that Ford has not done anything to fix the matter, it is irresponsible. Read details...
While backing out of a parking space, the right front wheel separated from the vehicle. Upon closer inspection, it appeared that the bolt sheared, dislocating the wheel from the drivetrain. This was later confirmed at the repair center--the bolt had sheared and had to be drilled out. Read details...