2006 Ford Escape wheels complaints

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Wheels · 78,000 miles · IL

My back wheel well housing has rusted away on my escape 2006 I have been waiting two months for ford to send the part they raised the price from 160 dollars to 707 dollars in those two months how can they do that when the part was faulty to begin with why is the government not protected the consumer from this type of fraud from ford.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 146,000 miles · IL

Excessive wheel hub corrosion, shock freed and damaging interior and exterior wheel hub area. Not driving vehicle at this point, too dangerous. Advised by several mechanics to contact ford motor with complaint. Ford motor call center took information and hung up on me. Would not direct me to supervisor. No recall at this point for 2006, but many complaints in former years regarding the same issue. Very dangerous situation and may have caused a tragic accident. If agency would like pictures, please contact me.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Body, Wheels · 107,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered a hole in the rear passenger wheel well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the wheel well was corroded and caused the shock absorber to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Wheels · 156,000 miles · OH

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that both rear wheel wells were completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that both wheel wells needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 156,000. Rk

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Wheels · 46,000 miles · NY

I own a 2006 ford escape xlt . I am having a problem with the rims, not the tires. It seems that on every single rim, the paint on the rim is bubbling up. All 4 rims have bubbling all in the same exact spots.the paint bubbling is forming in the center of the rim, right around the ford center cap. Under the bubbling, it appears that rust is forming. This is a 2006 ford escape with only 46,000 miles on it. It is only 3 yrs old. I have no idea if it is due to the ny weather. I have contacted my ford dealership. My escape is still under warranty. They even took a look at the rims and have no idea why the paint is bubbling on all rims , all in the same spot. There has not been any recalls on the rims. Therefore, I would have to purchase new rims for my 2006 ford escape, which will cost thousands of dollars.