I used a punch to start the holes, and two of them pushed right right through the outside of frame before I even hit it with the hammer. The only thing I noticed at that time was rust at the shock tower opening because the insulators on the shocks usu. I hope that you have installed the "patch crossbar" that transforms the breakage of the subframe from a killer to a "not life-threatening issue". But definitely take a look at the BSS website. I threw it out by the road with a for sale sign on it and so far Ive got an offers of $200, and $500. This warranty covers the cost of the part only. It looks like you live in a salty area. I took it to a local shop and they removed the shock so i was able to get back home to Vermont. Good afternoon, this has happened on both sides of my wifes 07 Mariner. We do not have the LH side for your 2005 Escape. The way inflation keeps trending upwards and the cost of fuels is cutting into people's living money every week, I see a collapse of the economy in the next 12 months, which is why I'll limp this Tribble along. Not a life threatening issue, so no recall for what they are worth. They have all sorts of reinforcement brackets for Escapes and Tributes of different years. It's a strong bracket kit that bolts to the frame rail in minutes. Is this a wield in or rivet? I don't know the math, but I still have my old Ranger and Sable. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Ford let this happen during twelve model years. Everything is out of pocket. JavaScript is disabled. Ford Mazda Mercury Rear Passenger Side Shock Mount Bracket Repair Kit Dorman 924-358-1ASMX00471, Select your year, make, model to find parts that fit. Not all parts are the perfect fit. I have found the patch panels but from two of the websites I found the correct parts they wont ship them and I dont have a day to mak a 4-5 hour one way drive to pick them up. Box, APO/FPO/DPO addresses, US Territories, or Canada for this item. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm ET Bolt-on-frame repair solution for rusted shock mounts and wheel wells. FYI there's the Ford Safety Recall 14S02, that documents the crossmember patch. And the website has a really good video series on how to do the repair step by step. Shipping is not available to a P.O. A forum community dedicated to Ford Escape owners and enthusiasts. At this time we do not carry this part for the driver side. It was bought new off the lot for about six grand. Pulled back the interior panel to discover not only a hole big enough to put my fist thru but also the top of the bolt on the shock had rusted thru and fell off. Ford Forum is a community to discuss all things Ford. Exceeding customers' expectations, our team of passionate auto enthusiasts are here to help. I tightened the four bolts until the frame started to compress. I have put tape on the holes that are on that "frame" in the wheel wells. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Personally cant afford the BSS repair kit at the moment so i am fixing it best I can with some welded in plating and a replacement shock and some fibreglass blanket to seal up the holes. leak a bit after initially deforming when new. The engine subframe has possibly also got to a dangerous status. My 2005 started leaking water from the wells to the trunk after maybe five years. select your Vehicle, to verify this Part will fit. Choose expedited shipping at checkout. Totally worth it. Ford told me to take it to the dealer. Thousands of how-to auto repair videos to guide you step-by-step through your repair. Is there a video? Enter your Vehicle and we'll confirm fit, or help get you to one that will. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge. Ford Trucks | Utes | Vans |SUVs | Crossovers, Ford Escape, C-MAX, Mercury Mariner Forum, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, https://www.change.org/p/mark-fieldium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive, Ford Crown Vic, Mercury Marauder, Grand Marquis, Ford F-Series, Ford Super Duty, Ford Diesel, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The inner side of the frame was much better. I've been driving on the first one for like 3 years now without an issue, and just installed the second one. JavaScript is disabled. It looks like you live in a salty area. In my research, I have discovered there are thousands of people with this problem. I find the passenger side on Amazon but not the drivers side. Those pictures are very graphic, impressive, and concerning. Please let us know if you have any further questions. The rear frame is also going. Since the PTU crapped out a couple of months ago and I'm now FWD, I'm not going to install a full repair panel, but came across a "hack". If the back is so rusted, I also suggest that you also take a look at the sheetmetal in the front wells, in the footrest/mudflap area. This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Unfortunately we do not have a video for this. great idea if not a little overpriced, but something I think most diy'ers could do. Update: I installed the bracket and it went in with no issues, but my rust issues are more than just the inner fender/shock mount.. There are many more along the car, so I hope that the water can evaporate, and that the salty water will not enter as much as before. Highest quality, direct fit replacement auto parts enforced to the strictest product standards. I was down in PA visiting family and noticed my shock was through the rusted wheel well and pressed into the plastic in my trunk. Best way to fix this in my opinion is the reinforcement bracket kit from BSS Auto Parts. I have an '04 Escape and went out and checked my wheelwells right away. They still look great, and I changed the rear shocks April of '11. Another five years and I saw the rust in the towers. So I suddenly started getting a loud banging from the rear compartment like a bowling ball was loose (there wasn't - I looked carefully), and discovered my rear shock mount is rotted away (2005) on the passenger side letting the shock just bang on the unibody. Please sign the petition, Ford needs to take responsibility for this defect! Does the rear passenger side shock mount fit the driver side shock mount on my 2005 Ford Escape all wheel drive? Maybe some of you have used it. If the back is so rusted, I also suggest that you also take a look at the sheetmetal in the front wells, in the footrest/mudflap area. I saw in the early postings of this thread that one gentlemen did get Ford to offer to pay the repair in full. I also considered the shock brackets that bolt in but the subframe is also rusting out. Part fit as should was like installing a factory part built well , would definitely purchase again . It does not solve the problem, but it lets Ford escape (pun intended) with a cheap crossmember patch instead of a subframe replacement and you may stay alive when the k-frame breaks. didn't notice a problem till i started hearing a loud clunking noise in the right rear area every time i hit a bump. They have a video tutorial on their website bssautoparts.com . Final shipping costs are available at checkout. I almost bought a '70 Hemi 'Cuda around 1978 or so from a guy for $1200, and it was low miles and mint. Ford Mazda Mercury Rear Passenger Side Shock Mount Bracket Repair Kit Dorman 924-358, 1ASMX00471-Ford Mazda Mercury Rear Passenger Side Shock Mount Bracket Repair Kit Dorman 924-358. Currently having the same issue in N.Y. with 2007 escape. So structurally what you got might be better but then need to do something with the wheel well, versus the Dorman kit. FREE Shipping is standard on orders shipped to the lower 48 States (Contiguous United States). Expedited is available on checkout to the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii. Standard shipping charges apply to Hawaii and Alaska. Any idea how much a 69 Camaro RSSS is worth today? I have an 06 Escape and have recently discovered this same problem. I put grease on the shock tower opening then to prevent additional corrosion with the new shocks. Easier, cheaper and stronger than welding the sheet metal. check out the wearbss web page. I passed because it was burnt orange. That is an interesting way to fix it, and is cheaper than the Dorman patch kit, but doesn't include the wheel well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This was at a junction corner in the sheetmetal. Yup a fiberglass lining in the wheel well, that bracket looks solid. Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm ET. Check out our discussions on the Ford Escape, Mustang, Edge, F-150, Raptor, Explorer, Focus, Fusion, Fiesta and more! This item is a repair bracket and is not the fender. If your vehicle isn't listed, search Body Panels. If i could get the dimensions of the bracket they make I'd have a pair welded up myself and install them but cant find any specs on them at all.I have the same problem as you with my 2004 escape. I also experienced the subfram rotting. It ended up that the whole inner fender was rusting deeply, from under the dry tar-like coating. Oh well, I would have dumped it long before. Why cant I find this part for the drivers side? They were the 2nd and 3rd new vehicles ever purchased, the Maverick the 4th(likely last). This is a weld in repair kit. This part will not fit on the LH Driver's side, just the RH Passenger's side. Too bad, the 2005 is a really good looking vehicle. Copyright 1999-2022 - 1A Auto Parts, All Rights Reserved. This part will only fit a vehicle with these options. I'll fiberglass the hole to keep me from being CO'd to death. According to Ford my SUV is not on any recall lis. It only reduces the useful life of the vehicle. I do not think the 'crazy' is going to end real soon. I'm sure that you will find many traces of water ingress into yours too. Just joined this forum because of this issue. Fortunately, I am able to take mine to the dealer I bought mine from in 06 and they have been trying to get Ford to handle it (no luck yet). I got a 2005 escape last year and I am currently dealing with this problem (183,000km) I bought from private sale and currently trying to talk to my mechanic about the cost to repair, getting an answer over text is like pulling teeth I know he is busy and I am impatient and I cannot afford to buy a new vehicle that is for sure!!!! I hope that you have installed the "patch crossbar" that transforms the breakage of the subframe from a killer to a "not life-threatening issue". 2020 Ttanium Hybrid/2009 Limited Hybrid/1978 F-250 Custom. Front and rear. Ford Mazda Mercury Rear Passenger Side Shock Mount Bracket Repair Kit Dorman 924-358-1ASMX00471 does not fit your: Need your part faster? I installed it on two different Escapes and it was a perfect fit each time. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Passenger Side / Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement Bracket Kit BSS Auto Parts, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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I have started a petition on change.org to petition Ford to initiate a recall on the Escapes. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Bracket looks really solid and well made and if you have the tools required and the time to do it, they seem like a pretty good alternative to paying big bucks to a garage. IOW values normally decrease with age but not recently then they did again(dip) and now they are on the positive trend once again. If you spend a little time with the YAA father & son YT channel, they discuss the reverse trend in used car/truck prices, when it decided to go back to normal, and then flipped again(I think).

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