2005 Ford Escape Hybrid suspension problems
30 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was vibrating and exhibiting an abnormal noise. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the power take off unit needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 50,700 and the failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/14/12
Heard rattling sound over right rear tire. Upon inspection the shock mount had completely cracked due to rust, making the vehicle dangerous to operate. When I looked it up online I saw that many others report this exact same defect in the same location.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 63 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints
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