'The front calipers were still in good shape after 13 years, but the mountings rusted through and they fell off at highway speed when I applied the brakes.' Rotors were therefore prematurely damaged and replaced as well'

Both calipers were replaced at the same time as preventative maintenance. 'There was a 'sticking' or seized rear caliper. Next start up it was off, however, within a few minutes during braking the brakes act as if ABS has engaged and the light comes on again.' 'left front axle need replacement to repair ABS system.' First the right-front failed, and then the left-front failed' 'This was the second ABS failure due to a fractured tone ring. I buy part $11, a couple wrenches I don't have (broke the breake' Repair on YouTube is moderate difficulty. Estimate is high w 3-4 hrs labour and $50 parts. 'Replaced the token ring on 2 separate occasions only to have the 3rd go shortly thereafter' 'AWD and ABS lights came on and resulted in repairs' 'Had problems on ABS on both front wheels in 6 month interval from first wheel and to second wheel problems' 'The sensor for the front passenger wheel failed over the winter caused every stop to feel as though the ABS was engaged' I have not had it serviced yet but will have to soon' Now when I drive at highway speeds (60 + MPH) both my ABS and 4WD warning lights come on. 'I have had to have my brakes serviced that last 2 or 3 times I had my oil changed for wear and rust. 'Right front tone ring broke causing ABS system to go off.my mechanic welded it back together but sometimes when I brake when turning right, it causes the ABS to kick in and pulsate my brakes on that side. 'Passenger side rear inner fender well rusted out around the shock mount' I thought Consumer reports would have given a heads up about this rust problem! Seems to be a very common problem with the ford escape?'

This is my fifth Ford to rust out - no more! I buy and maintain vehicles to last, but the mfr isn't cooperating' 'It's shocking that Dearborn/Detroit can't (or won't) do a better job rustproofing a car that has much mechanical life remaining. This seems to be a known issue, but Ford has not had a recall' 'Passanger side rear fender weld complelely rusted through. 'Wheel wells are rusting and repairs have not alleviated the problem' 'There are rust patches under the paint in a few areas of the car.' 'Major rust damage around rear passenger side wheelwell, amounted to a broken frame, needed major repair' 'rocker panels rusted due to no weep holes in plastic mouldings. 'rust broke through above passenger rear wheel' 'Excessive rust in the underbody under the back seat had to be repaired before the whole back seat and floor fell out' I have been noticing quite a few Ford vehicles that are rusting, it must be a trait with Fords' 'My car has been waxed twice a year and washed through the winter to keep off the salt. Also a little rust on the bottom of the tailgate' Rusted through the paint above the wheels and pieces fell off. 'Significant rust on the wheel wells of the rear tires. 'front edge of sunroof, all wheel wells with rust through, along sides' This is my fourth Ford with rust problems - no more of my business will go to Dearborn!' 'Rust should not develop (in fenders and on liftgate) on a well maintained car, even if nine years old. 'rust began showing in 2011 at rear wheel wells' 'Rust has accelerated dramatically in the last 10 months' 'Excessive rust and rot throughout the rt rear wheel well.Total deterioration' 'I took it to have windshield replaced and when I went to peel tape off 2 days later, a huge swatch of paint came of down to the bare metal.' 'flawed paint on rear door, started peeling early on' Car was originally purchased and used in Livermore, CA from 2005 to 2017 and used in Horsham, PA since 2017.' 'Fading along fender drip edges under hood and peeling around lift-gate window.

(2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3-L 4 Cyl hybrid) 'paint on 5th door had flaw, appeared too late for warenty, continued to peel.'

'Rust under the body is eating all the paint. 'The paint on the roof began flaking off to expose the metal which then rusted' 'premature peeling and rust with no damage to the vehicle' Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling) 'the vinyl covering the side door panels is coming off' 'rear passenger door panel vinyl trim has peeled off' 'Interior door panels separating and rotting.' I have it cleaned and serviced regularly. I am the only one who has driven this car and the only one riding in it. 'The ceiling fabric is falling off, the window and dashboard vinyl has discolored, rearview mirror fell off and rust in wheel wells. Expensive replacement part for just a piece of rubber. 'Lower molding for front windshield has come undone.

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