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2014 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (7%)

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2014 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51000 mi

US $150
Rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced both rear shocks. 
30685 mi Clicking noise when turning the steering wheel while driving. Upon diagnosis noise was coming from front upper strut top and bearing on both sides. Removed both front struts and replace strut top and bearing for both. Reassembled and road tested; operates as designed. 

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2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29760 mi Replaced Wheel bearings (covered by warranty). 
57660 mi Clunking sound from rear driving over bumps. 
7300 mi Right front wheel bearing failed. Mechanic said it was bad from the factory. I just noticed at 5k miles it was making grumbling noises which kept getting worse. 
30000 mi Clunking when going over rough roads or bumps. There was also squeaking when turning the wheel while parking for example. Dealer said it was strut tower bushing assembly failing which they said is fairly common. They replaced both side while it was in. 
80000 mi

US $200
Clunk when going over bumps 
127100 mi

C $508
ball joint and rear bearing right rear bearing 

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2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

33724 mi The car started making a "clunking" noise from the rear when I went over a bump. When it got loud enough where I went to the dealer, they said that it needed new rear shocks. 
47210 mi

US $49
Lately, I've been hearing a ticking noise at very low speeds coming from the rear end. I mentioned it to them, but they couldn't find the problem. 
52000 mi

US $350
2nd time replaced end with adjustable suspension. Other sides almost locked up allready. Factory has no adjustments. 
66000 mi

US $250
Stearing box replaced 

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2014 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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