2005 Ford Escape: pulls to one side

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Body, Steering · 116,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle was not steering properly and pulled to the right. The front passenger side subframe fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the subframe fractured. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 83,000 miles · MD

The sub-frame rusted through causing both front wheels to toe out and also to camber in at the top. The ABS warning light also triggered. The steering now pulls to the left and there is tire squeel even on gradual right hand turns. There is a recall for this exact problem for the ford escape model years 2001-2004. It is obvious that this same problem exists for this model year 2005 ford escape. I verified that my VIN was not covered in the recall. I then called ford to see if they would remedy the problem as it was obvious that this was the same problem as in their other recall - they said they couldn't help. This is a low mileage, well maintained vehicle so it should be obvious that the sub-frame is faulty.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

I was going to work entering interstate 80 near vallejo, ca when as I was about to merge onto the freeway the vehicle became gradually unresponsive. I had to pull to the right where the car stalled and would not restart after several attempts. I then proceeded to have the vehicle inspected and was informed that the catalytic converters were defective and needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 112,000 miles · MN

The right rear shock plunged through the right rear wheel well (rusted away) and rattles at low speeds. Steering pulls to left and shakes.

Filed Oct 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 11,000 miles · PA

2005 ford escape. Noise in the front end while driving down the road at any speed. Has been to the dealer for service on three separate appointments for the same thing. First they said it was due to a recall on the power steering pressure hose. The second time they blamed it on tire rotation need. The third and final time to this particular service department, they said it was in need of a four wheel alignment but the noise would still be present. The vehicle did not pull left or right. I refused their service this time but they didn't seem to care about losing a customer. That was their demeanor everytime I went there.

Filed Oct 20, 2006 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · IL · crash · 4 injuries

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.

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Suspension · 500 miles · MD

Dt: 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. *ak update 1/4/2006 -

Filed Jun 19, 2005 · Steering · 4,056 miles · MN

2005 ford escape xlt: pulls to the left, vibration in front, steering poor. It's been serviced at the dealer 3 times: at 2000 miles, 2600 miles, and 3800 miles. It's going back a 4th time. Thank god for the lemon law in mn. This is a serious steering defect from the factory. Ford needs to correct this before they loose all market share to quality manufacturers like honda and toyota.

Filed Apr 2, 2005 · Suspension · 1 miles · TX

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.