2005 Ford Escape suspension problems
459 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2005 Ford Escape, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 459 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 121,000 miles 407 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 52 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 93 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 87 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 52 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 35 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 21 |
| 200k+ miles | 19 |
What the data shows
Of the 407 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 121,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving home on a clear, sunny day, my ford escape pulled to the left, crossing the center line, crashing into a semi-truck twice, hitting two additional cars and flipped onto its side. I had to be cut out of my vehicle and was airlifted to a trauma center. I sustained a concussion, broken ribs and bruising all of my body. Luckily, no one was killed, but my car was completely destroyed. The car had been pulling to the left on occasion, but on those occasions I was able to correct it quickly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear shocks became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side wheel housing and shock mounts needed the be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 116,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Escape
- Body & structure 437 complaints
- Engine 221 complaints
- Electrical system 153 complaints
- Cruise control 150 complaints
- Wheels 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Brakes 67 complaints
- Fuel system 62 complaints