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2010 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (5%)

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2010 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

72000 mi

US $240
front end lower control arms and bushings 
41000 mi

US $328
rear shocks were leaking slightly and I had them repaired with a lifetime warantee 
57000 mi

US $120
Leaking rear shock absorber, replaced both rear shocks 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

11360 mi Clanking, knocking noise going over speed bumps or over pot holes. Dealer replaced sway bar. Dealer noticed steering wheel was squeaking when turned left or right. Replaced power steering motor. 
59520 mi

C $1131
Front Struts Rear shocks Wheel aligniment 
51000 mi

US $250
Worn sway bar bolts and bushings. Parts replaced. 
103000 mi

US $750
Car made creaking sound when the steering wheel was turned in either direction; worse when car was first started. Shop replaced worn front left and right strut assemblies and sway links. 
82000 mi

US $190
Had normal maintenance brake pads replaced, discovered Sway Bar Links needed replacement 
88000 mi Ford recall 14S05 Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist reprogram 
81000 mi

US $250
Had a front end rattle when hitting a small bump in the road (i.e. manhole cover or storm grate). Dealer id'ed passenger side "float bearing", a nylon bearing that had broken and required replacing. It fixed the rattle. 
62000 mi

US $185
Both sway bars replaced on front. 
32000 mi Sway bar on the rear suspension wore prematurely and became loose. Its a known problem with these models, brought to dealer to be replaced under warrenty 
113000 mi

US $300
Dealer advised that a front end alignment wasn't possible due to warn ball joints. Replaced ourselves, an whole aftermarket lower suspension arm was purchased and installed. Despite what the dealership said, the original components didn't appear to show excessive wear, but based on milage, they were going to have to be replaced fairly soon anyway. 
62900 mi

US $25
replaced the front sway bar links, usual problem for ford. 
68600 mi

US $45
I replaced the rear stabilizer links 
87000 mi

US $200
Stabilizer bar. Informed dealer of issue prior to trade. 
48400 mi

US $140
Replaced the sway bar links. 
12800 mi change link kit (front) 
59520 mi

C $500
replaced worn out stabalizer joints 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

53000 mi

US $20
passenger tie rod had some play in it. Changed it out with a Moog. 
76880 mi

C $160
broken link 
91020 mi

C $135
broken link 
54000 mi

US $100
Clunking noise from front end. R&R LF worn stabilizer link. 5486a kit - stabilizer bar link - front 
151100 mi

US $500
Several parts of the suspension were replaced 
189000 mi

US $600
Tie rods worn and bent 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

90000 mi

US $348
Had a horrible noise coming form front end - kinda like something dragging but wasn't brakes. Front passenger side wheel loose. Took into dealer, found that both wheel bearings needed to be changed. 
55860 mi

C $100
Replaced the broken wheel bearing. 
123960 mi

C $825
Replace rear sway bar links, Replace bushings 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

75000 mi

US $640
Bushing replace (front left) 

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2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

122000 mi

US $218
Rattling noise turned out to be sway bar links. Replaced by dealership. Vehicle also checked over for anything else and came up clean. 

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2010 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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