2007 Ford Escape body complaints

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 25,000 miles · CO

White parked with the alarm on, the alarm goes off for no reason & the lights continue to flash possible running down the battery. This happens almost daily, even more than once a day while at work. Sometimes too far away for me to hear the alarm.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · IL

I purchased this car from a 2nd hand dealer and after 2 months I noticed a strange noise from the rear right side. Come to find out, the rust on the under pending of this car was hazardous. The whole body underneath was corroded. One of the shocks was barely holding on. If it has completely snapped, it could have cause a sever accident to me and my 2 year great niece, and injured someone else. First notice of this, I took to the dealer. They took pictures and was going to find a welder. A week later is when the part came loose more and the welder said it was unsafe and beyond patching up. A call was made to the dealer to inform them that the car was unsafe and not only because of the shock but the under pending was rusted out. Another mechanic prior noticed the parking brake had rusted out and crumbled along with the brake dust plate. It crumbled and some of the pieces along with screws were caught in the brake drums behind roter. I complained to dealer and they gave me another vehicle to trade, one I really didn't want. They gave me no choice. This vehicle had no air, the windows do not roll down, and the wheel bearing was bad. I didn't want to be without a car due to multiple upcoming doctor appointments. They were aware of a rare condition I have that prevents me from being in the heat but they could not offer me anything else. If so I would have to make payments. The ford escape was paid in cash all up front. I feel cheated and had their been an accident I am sure more money would have been collected from this dealer for the suffering of my family had it been fatal. Vehicle was in motion. Also after contacting the dealer to inform them of the shock about to fall off, they wanted me to drive it to the welder. After the welder told them how unsafe it was, instead of them having it towed, they had me drive it and hour and a half to them. I was scared.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Body · 130,000 miles · OH

Frame near shock absorber rusting through. New chock can't be replaced without frame work

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Body · 156,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was severely rusted to the point that the liftgate actuator and liftgate mechanism did not work (not even manually). The vehicle was taken to three different independent mechanics who determined that water was leaking through the liftgate window seal. The vehicle did not pass state inspection. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 164,000 miles · WI

While driving my 2007 ford escape on a somewhat bumpy country road there was suddenly a loud clunking noise coming from the right rear. Upon inspection I observed the entire upper shock mount in the right rear had broken free from the body due to rust, causing the shock to ride freely into the interior compartment hitting the plastic panel. I am the original owner and the vehicle has 164k miles.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 40,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns 2007 ford escape. The contact stated the rear driver and rear passenger side wheel wells were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the issue continued. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 11/12/14*lj the consumer stated there was a knock coming from the rear of the vehicle. Updated 02/03/15

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Body, Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ · crash

Noises/squeaking at certain speeds. Several collisions due to stop timing being off. Most recently rattling, high pitched screeching followed by failure to accelerate, burning smell, and complete electrical failure.

Filed May 25, 2007 · Body · 1,030 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise. The liftgate failed on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the liftgate, but could not determine the cause of failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 1,300 and failure mileage was 1,030.