2007 Ford Escape suspension problems

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Suspension · OH

Rear frame rails rotting thru from the inside out, causing potential suspension issues

Filed Mar 5, 2022 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Front tires bald and worn out in a circular pattern in less then about 4000 miles tires were brand new then purchased another set of 2 new front tires and again tires were bald and in some area they had a circular pattern after 2000 miles

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Suspension · 125,000 miles · IL

The right rear upper shock to body area is 85% rusted out and is unsafe to drive. Dozens of used car lots have told me this is a well known & documented issue with this vehicle. I feel ford motor co. Is aware or should be aware of this, and should be responsible for it's repair as well as any damages resulting from the vehicle being driven. I have no of that nature. I checked around as to the cost of repair; and it is expensive. Approx: $600-1,000) that is a lot of money which is close to the vechile's value. I feel this situation is not fair due to this hard to detect shoddy workmanship during the vehicle's design process. I am surprised it was not listed on the recall lkist. Actually I am stunned. Please research this matter, and give me your findings. Thank you much. Harry j. Carter, lll

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving at a low speed, the vehicle independently pulled to the passenger's side. The contact's wife pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the control arm was detached from the subframe. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · WI

When I'm driving my vehicle & making left turns it makes a loud noise. To me it sounds like the transmission just fell out. I'm enclosing some documents of recalls that I've found. My truck is also rusting out so bad that when I put my grandson in his car seat, the legs of my pants get caught on it.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 89,236 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the subframe was rotted out. During a recent trip, the steering wheel had to be turned almost 90 degrees to compensate for the frame rusting. The vehicle was taken to fred mueller ford (175 n avon ave, phillips, wi 54555, (715) 339-3045) where the frame rust was confirmed. The contact was currently waiting for the replacement parts to be shipped to the dealer. There were no recalls. The vehicle had been at the dealer since right after labor day and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,236.*pm

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 May 26, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 159,000 miles · MN

The subframe is rusted completely out, there was a recall on prior years where they placed a piece of metal to prevent the wheel from coming off. In later years they used the same part, which has the same problems. They should have changed the part or at least redesigned the part so that this wouldn't happen again. Car is now parked untill fixed

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 Mar 17, 2016 · Suspension · 110,891 miles · WV

Shock tower completely rusted and hitting wheel making clunking noise while driving. Took to shop and cost will be upwards from $1200