2006 Ford Escape suspension problems

Filed May 21, 2024 · Body, Suspension · MI · crash

The rear shock tower has rusted out and broken away from the frame which was conformed at a local body shop. The passenger side went first then the driver side went about a year later. There was no warning that this was happening until it broke while driving which made us lose control of the car. When we took it to a repair shop and said it was 2006 escape they responded what side did the shock tower break on this was before we told them it was a shock tower they said it's always that part on a escape I personally know 2 other people who have had the same problem all different years of escapes.

Filed Mar 23, 2024 · Body, Suspension · WV

Both rear shocks, mounts, wheel wells, entire length of body door panels passenger seats are just absolutely rusted beyond repair. I've gone to a couple different shops and each one said that there is nothing they can do to fix the issue. Now the vehicle when ridden in just bounces horribly wearing out bearing springs and tires are being worn out. There is only 110759 miles on it and bought this for my wife/ kids cause I've had 3 other escapes in the past so since I work on the road this is prefect sized for then not to big or too small. I've had so many issues this last year with repairs parts and now worried about safety issues.

Filed Jun 14, 2023 · Body, Suspension · OH

This 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, and all first and second generation (2001-2012) Escape models, were designed and built with a significant, known defect in the mating area and materials used for the rear floor pan, rear sub-assembly/rails, and rear inner fender liners/upper shock absorber mounts, all made of pressed steel. The design of the components renders them subject to trapping road debris/salt/contaminants, and the inferior steel used oxidizes quickly, resulting in perforated areas of substantial rust. In our 2006 model, the right rear inner fender liner was completely replaced, and the rear subassembly/rails were welded, in 2013 with new Ford parts. By May, 2018, it had to be repaired and welded again. As of May, 2013, five years almost to the day, it has again rusted and separated. As this hybrid Escape carries a 600 pound battery between the rails in the rear of the vehicle, this is a substantial, dangerous defect affecting potentially millions of cars manufactured over a decade. The current status of the oxidation, corrosion, rot and decay affecting our Ford Escape has rendered it incapable of being repaired per the auto mechanic shop we visited first, followed by the body shop we visited next. Both indicated that the poor design combined with the steel used contributed to the dangerous vehicle it has become.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Suspension · NJ

2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regard to rusted out rear shock mounts.

Filed Jan 2, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · KY · 1 injury

Well to put it lightly my rear axial the whole rear end is a mess this did not happen from normal were there is not that many miles I am very confident that if I was mot train on how to control a car if it were to go out of control at a high speed this would be a whole different story just thank how many are still on the road this year 2006 escape is a ticking time 💣

Filed Dec 30, 2022 · Brakes, Suspension · KY

About a week after i bought this car and i bought it used but the abs light came on i took it to have it check out and was told the complete suspendtion system front and back was shot and that it all had to be fix i don't have the money for that i am a disabled veteran and i am scraping by as it is

Filed Nov 27, 2022 · Body, Suspension · OH

The rear shock mount rusts out not long after manufacture and we the consumer are left with the pile of poop. Ford is highly aware of this problem, and as I transport my children daily I wonder if this will be the day we die. Upon the shock mount rusting out, hope youre religious and god is your co pilot because as that point the spring is what you're left with! Its so horse [xxx] ford leaves this to the little guy (the consumers) to rectify their problem due to their inferior manufacturing. I was going over the i280 bridge in oregon ohio when it decided it was time to fail. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 3, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 72,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon the depression of the accelerator pedal, the front passenger’s side subframe collapsed without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that severe corrosion on the passenger’s side subframe had caused the collapse. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Suspension · 81,500 miles · MN

Right rear shock mount broke loose and started to enter the passenger compartment.

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 220,000 miles · MI

Rear wheel wells where the shock mounts is rusted through causing ride and control issues. I noticed clunking while driving caused by the rust and lack of shock stability. I talked to other owners and found this is a common issue. Being that my vehicle is not rusty and is cared for regularly this is bad and I am no longer going to invest my money into it. This is a safety concern and I feel with as common as the issue seems it should be taken care of by ford as the shock being loose coming into the interior is another safety concern, and the wear and tear from the tire ride causes premature tire wear not to mention wear and snapping the break line causing the brakes to fail.