I own a 2005 ford escape with about 127 000 km's(70 000 miles) and was hearing people talk about a rust problem on the right rear wheelwell/shock mount, I decided to check mine and found it was rusted out. The rust/holes could only be seen by removing the rubberized coating in the wheelwell or by removing plastic panels in the interior. This vehicle was rust proofed and there is very little rust anywhere else on the body. If anyone has a 2005 ford escape i advise you to have this inspected. I have contacted Ford on this to see if they will cover repairs and am waiting for a response
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