I have about 200,000 miles on my 2006 Escape. While I was replacing the front seals and oil pan gasket, I found that rusted subframe. I was able to stop all the leaks which is encouraging. You have further encouraged me to go ahead and replace the subframe. Good video. You are good at it.

thanks my man, gonna keep my eye on my wifes 2011 escape. it's good to know great car guys like you are out there.

Thank you very much for posting this! I've been worried about my subframe for a while and I've been applying anti-rust coatings to it like POR 15 even. I'll definitely look routinely in that area for bad damage

Thanks for this video. I have the same problem with my Ford Escape.

Mine is a 2005, just crossing 100k miles on it, some rust underneath, I need to rebuild the rear right spring bucket. Thanks guy for the video

Scary stuff! on that sub frame. Keep up the videos,.

You did good job explaining it .

I love the escape. We own a 2009 with the 4 cylinder, and I just bought a 2010 Limited 4wd 6 cylinder. Just spent $2k to fix the rust on the rear frame of the 09, so yeah, even though it's more than the car is worth, it's still worth it to us rather than buy something else that's not worth what we'd pay for it. At least we know what we have, and we know what we're in for down the road. I fully expect to replace the PTU on the '10, and we're going to have to fix the rust on the bottom of the tailgate. Former owner installed a push button starter bypass rather than replace the ignition switch assembly. Not sure if we'll leave it as is or spend the $50 for the part and endure the hassle of doing the replacement. Also purchased a new Motorcraft battery harness due to corrosion of the factory harness resulting in an intermittent 16.2v voltage spike. Installation won't be fun, but it is what it is. Subframe looks good at the moment, but that's definitely on the watchlist as we live in northeast PA. 170k miles on the 2010, 140K on the 09. Love your video, keep on making them. Our 2001 Excursion with the 7.3 is going to need some attention soon as well. :)

I love Ford Escapes. More content please!

Thank you. Just found a 2010 with this problem for a grand. I'm going to snap it up.

I had an 2002 and 2003,the /03 had 400,000. Just bought a 2009 as a Nova Scotia winter beater, not bad shape. Rear shock towers can be nasty as well. Great video thanks,ps,i be a dealership parts pro.

I appreciate the video. The subframe on my sons 08 Mariner broke in the same spot. Ill be helping him replace it in the next week or so.

The big steel manufactures have been refining steel for awhile now and I feel are now buying from the lowest bidder. We all know how that goes. Check into where automakers are buying their steel!!!!

Part is coming in tomorrow for me to replace need that video ASAP

Wow- people sure can be pushy and judgmental! Thanks for the vid. My 2012 Escape 4 cylinder just failed inspection today for this very reason. Was quoted $1100 for subframe (used!! as he said no new ones are manufactured anymore which is not true) and 10 hours labor, total well over $2k. Called Ford Dealership- part brand new is $1300, labor is another $1300 and they need the car for two days. Alignment also needed for $170. Holy mackerel! Prices and labor time sure went up in 8 months!

Mine just broke last night and took out the axle too on my 2008. This should be a recall as it's a major safety issue. I am surprised Ford hasn't been sued!

My wife has a 2010 2.5l escape. In-laws have 2014 1.6 turbo. The 2010 is so much more reliable. 160k miles and still running strong. Only annoying thing with the 2010 had a transmission axle race/ bearing that scored at 60k miles and caused a leak. There was a TSB about it and it wasn’t warrantied.

Video for removal and installation? Would be so so so helpful- would like to replace it next week.

At the moment in Canada dollars thinking 1500,were much cheaper few years ago.

Jason I have a 2012 and the right side of the subframe connector/cross member is starting to wear. Are you coating the new subframe and bar to keep it from rusting out? Are you using an epoxy, rustoleum or some form of a coating to the under carriage? Can you explain a bit more?

I hope you can do a quick how you got it out and a video on how you put it in. Trans guy AFTER HE DID THE JOB gave me pics of frame. I would not have had it done. Now I’m deciding whether to fix this, sell or junk it after I already spent $2,000 on the trans. Frame itself is not too bad price wise but I don’t have a hoist ( I’ve seen vids on the ground 🙄). Anyway I appreciate your knowledge on the subject.

Whole timming job pl!

can you find a listing for the extra brace you showed? im not finidn it online. Thank you.

My $500 2007 retired university escape with 80k miles needs the k-frame replaced and it is not worth changing for how rusty the entire body is (Thanks MDOT for the road salt) I only need it to last for the winters. Would that recall bar be good enough for just driving for a few months out of the year and where can I buy it?

I just found a hole smaller then a dime over there and now im worried do you think i should be worried yet? Do you think welding on or panel bonding a strip of metal for reenforcement would be a good idea?

The same thing happened to my Mazda, the passenger control arm broke off with a chunk of the sub frame hooked on to it 😮

I have a 2008 in Michigan it has 231000 miles on it. My wife got a 2013. We put more $ in to that car than any other vehicle we've owned.

Great video, shout out to the camera girl good job. I just had mine done, very same spot. I either missed it or you forgot to say it.. you were going to tell us how you make sure this doesn't happen again 🤔

can't seem to find the cross member part with the item # he showed (5:26 mark) Can anybody help?

You never do get to your point on why it started rusting. I started feeling like you're trolling everybody watching this😂

Just checked my 2011 and there's no rust in that spot. I live in the South. It's a shame this is happening to some people because these model year Escapes are great snow cars - high clearance, large size tires, and 4WD on a lot of models. Does salt on the roads really help with snow? Because it completely destroys cars, so there ought to be a tradeoff, maybe its not worth it. I understand that protection like Fluid Film can help a lot with rust prevention, might be worth looking into since a new part was installed.

In the video you stated that the subframe connector part costs about $550 to get. Can you recommend where to get it for that price? We wanted to pick up the part soon. Thank you

My first Ford, 2012 Escape. They all seem to rust in the same places though.

I thought the '05 and later was supposed to be OK. We just tore the control arm off of my '05. Luckily, it was panic braking at a low speed. My question is, why was there no recall on the later ones? Did the recall cover a whole new subframe? Is there a case for a lawsuit?

How did you support the engine

Why is the right side and not the left side rusting out? Can we get Ford to replace this in a 2006 escape?

Thanks for this! I purchased a 2007 Ford Focus for my son with similar issues. The rear subframe has been replaced but I believe the front will also need to be repaired/replaced. Only 65k on the car, runs great, but damn the rust! My fault for not looking! It had just passed inspection when I purchased it. Thought I was safe. How expensive is the repair?

I had a question, 2011 V6 AWD. Is that the same part number as the FRD version? Just discovered this on the wifes car.

Jason, I see you are in Ohio my son has a 2010 Ford Escape and it sub frame is bad. Where are you located and would you be interested in providing me an estimate.

Is it possible to repair it before is starts

It's been 3 months, still no removal and install video. Maybe you could post a quick update

What's the flat rate hours on that job?

Did you ever create/post a video about the actual R&R of the subframe and how you re-routed the AC drain? I have a 2011 and just found hole in subframe (luckily BEFORE the thing outright broke). I have a new subframe on the way and am looking for every shred of info I can get before I dive in. Thanks!

Show us how to install that please

Winter salt roads?

Thid seems to be a big issue, how is there no recall? This is extremely dangerous! I just found the same issue on my 2010

Just bought this exact same vehicle. Thought I got a good price on it but just took it for a safety and it has the same problem so they won't pass it. They said with 186 K it's not worth repairing. Of course in Canada parts are double the price you guys pay., It's a shame because it runs well with no trouble lights on in the dash.

Good video except for the distracting music. Could also use some editing to make it shorter

My daughter bought a 20-year-old Lexus from Ohio the thing ran like a champ 5 years later the entire bottom rusted out 201k wasn't worth fixing.

Everyone here is begging for an 'install' vid that you promised three months ago. You talk about it but I see no evidence that you actually did this job. I want to know about the rack gear and center engine mount. What's the difference between the 4 and 6 cylinder procedures.

Alot of BS.and no info how to replace it

Speak closer to the microphone

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Your page would be a lot better with less of that unnecessary talkin you making it too boring get to the point that's what we log on to see not all the talkin trust me

You are awesome! Thanks for making this video! This is exactly the issue my car had! I almost got into a really bad accident bc of this issue!! You are saving lifes! 🙌🏼🫡

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Video for removal and installation? Would be so so so helpful- would like to replace it next week.