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2018 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

8 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Apr 2021Dec 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalSUSPENSION
Filed: Dec 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle felt like it had a flat tire or low tire pressure. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the rear passenger's side strut had detached and was sticking up inside of the trunk.

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NHTSA #: 11443930
criticalSUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

On late evening of may13, 2019 I was driving my ford escape (odometer is at 1368 miles) on excellent road conditions along side one vehicle with no other traffic. We just passed under traffic signal with estimated speed at 10-15mph. Without warning the left front wheel buckled under the frame.

NHTSA #: 11209811
highSUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the front passenger’s side wheel detached. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11623459
highSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2022

6 Speed Powershift transmission burnt up without giving any codes or warning lights. Vehicle had started making a low whine noise at 10,000 miles which Dealership technicians claimed not to hear. At 50,000 miles took vehicle into Dealership because noise became very loud and popping noise from front end, report was transmission had failed and burnt up.

NHTSA #: 11473014
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Oct 2024

I have purchased replacement lower control from Detoit Axle. On 8/13/2024. On 10/18/2024 car had to be take to repair shop because replaced control arm failed.

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NHTSA #: 11621302
lowSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2022

Constituent writes in regard to parts being unavailable in order to perform safety related recalls on their 2018 ford escape.

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NHTSA #: 11474868
lowSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2021

Was given inspection sheet on car after brought into Auto Fair Ford for Oil Change and they were suppose to do a front end alignment. Person came to me hand paper work work to me and said I was all set. Left to go on a trip with car and did not look at paper work until a week later.

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NHTSA #: 11432580
lowSUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: Apr 2021

Wheel bearing failure

NHTSA #: 11413486

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