Ford Escape Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement

Hi Guys.
A very common problem with Ford Escapes where their rear trailing arm bushings completely wear out. Although rear trailing arms is removable but are not available anywhere and neither are the bushings.
Well I found a solution and I wanted to share it with you guys. I've seen a lot of Ford escapes with the same problem and I'm pretty sure a lot of you have gotten ridiculous quotes from Ford or repair shops for a complete rear knuckle.
I dont blame the repair shops because they cant find parts and the only part available is the complete knuckle from the dealer or used knuckle.
I have successfully done this on many ford escape and have found this to be the best and cheapest solution.
I hope this helps every one.
Thank you again for watching.
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Enjoy.

[@donaldgirome5286]

I just had my 2019 Ford Escape to West Herr Ford for an inspection.They noticed that my rear knuckle bushings were worn and had to be replaced. Everything was still covered under warranty and the crew treated us very well. Your video was helpful for me to understand what they would be doing. Thankyou.

[@dimmysanusi9843]

Another great one. Your videos are awesome man, always so helpful. You really know your stuff.

[@jmreire1]

Time was when you could get all the individual parts needed to re build any assembly, but now, you have to buy a complete new unit......at an astronomical cost 🤴 That's a good solution you have shown there TK. Thanks,

[@matthewbabcock5448]

Thanks for the video, getting ready to do this exact job soon!

[@TommyZTrains]

So what happened Matt ?.

[@teamdiscovery1702]

Holy cow this was a frustrating video to watch! Finally got the bushing in place but not without a lot of fumbling about. The long and short of it appears to be that you need to get an aftermarket Mazda Tribute trailing arm bushing from Moog and press it in with a hydraulic press. Skip to the 15 minute mark to see how it is done and save your self a lot of aggravation.

[@gg750]

This is awesome, thank you! I have a '17 Escape with just a little over 48,000 miles and both bushings are shot, one is almost completely gone. My local Ford dealership wants almost $2,800 parts and labor to replace both knuckle assemblies because they says it's a "non-serviceable" bushing with no aftermarket options. Everything about the situation screamed BS and your video proves it. Now I just need to find an independent shop that can do this work. Thanks again!!!

[@goon1524]

Hey Geoff, I'm having the same issue on my 17 escape and got quoted $1700 for the replacement. How has everything been going with your escape since you got it sorted?

[@gg750]

@@goon1524 I ended up taking it to an independent shop, they were able to do exactly what TK The Tech did, remove the trailing arm, cut out the old bushing and pressed new ones in. Took a couple hours and they changed me about $450 parts and labor. So far everything is great!

[@gg750]

@@tgbgndz7790 Well, it wasn't *totally* the dealerships vault. At the time the only OEM option from Ford was to purchase the entire knuckle/control arm assembly, which was both very expensive (almost $900 each if I recall) and very time consuming to replace. This was stupid though because the control arm is clearly (and easily) removable and they sell just the control arm with bushings already pressed for other vehicles in their portfolio that use very similar suspension, the Focus for example, for a much more reasonable price. However, its seems Ford has finally came to their senses because I noticed recently that they now sell the control arm with bushings as its own part for the Escape.

[@rogerarchibald2627]

@@gg750 The Ford dealership where I purchased my 2017 Escape just got us with this problem. My wife just brought it in for an oil change & inspection. I verified it wasn't BS with a few YT videos and then tried to figure out if he was over-charging. A little over $700 for everything (both bushings, oil change, inspection). I guess that's acceptable after seeing what others were quoted.

[@Imagynuity]

Thank you for sharing your forum online and sharing this information. You’ve saved me a ton of grief man. I wish you and the creator of this video all the best :)

[@craiglistforsale153]

Awesome. Thanks so much. Fixed my "clunk".....

[@Blue_Dragon50]

Great video, helped me a lot. Thank you.

[@Kyle-il7pi]

Thanks TK. I'm having the same issue on my 2013 Ford. I don't have the machinery to just replace the bushing like you did here, so I'm going to replace the whole arm. Apparently I also need to replace the dog bones. Do you have any videos on where to locate and how to replace the dog bones?

[@erg4074]

what are the torque specs for the 3 rear and the 2 front bolts?

[@shadowtopgun571]

You just saved me at least 1200$

[@INTERNA9]

Awesome!

[@DJDooxx]

Was this issue causing excessive camber on the wheel? Thanks for the video!

[@tkthetech2720]

The bushings wear out so much that the car cannot be certified.

[@edwardbaker1331]

What were the symptoms? I am getting a clunking sound from my right rear as if I had a bad ball joint, yet my ball joints seem good with no movement at all. I am not sure how to test the trailing arm.

[@claudiamedina200]

thank you for the video very helpful.

[@Rythyms]

I'm having this exact problem on a 2013 Ford Escape AWD. Thank you for this video. The trailing arm should be an orderable part but you have to buy the whole knuckle to get it! I did find these arms at a local junkyard so I will attempt this replacement. Are there any torque specs for the 3 knuckle bolts and the two body attachment bolts?

[@tkthetech2720]

No torque spec. provided for the knuckle bolts. I would just tighten them with an impact gun with thread lock on the threads.

[@edwardbaker1331]

What symptoms did you experience? I am getting a clunking sound from my right rear as if I had a bad ball joint, yet my ball joints seem good with no movement at all. I am not sure how to test the trailing arm.

[@greglockrow2094]

Wife’s car been at ford shop for 4 months because they can’t get part..yes whole knuckle assembly…I told them it just needed a the bushing..no can do..so I went and got bushings today and throw them in this week..thanks for the Vidio ..looks pretty simple ..I’ll be laying on my back doing it ..so Jack car up on one side and support rear axle also..??

[@tkthetech2720]

Thank you for liking the video. Please be careful the arms are under alot of tension. I would highly recommend you take it to a shop. You will also need a press.

[@greglockrow2094]

@@tkthetech2720 yea I have a press ..thanks again..took 1hr both sides done..to damn simple..ford and mechanic’s making tons of money on this job..also mine had to go @1/4 past the notch to be spot on

[@Pssnmeoff]

Any suggestions of what else to replace when you do this job?

[@amanbansal4403]

Great video! I need to get the same thing replaced on my 2014 Ford Escape. Where are you located? Can I bring my car to your shop if you are close to where I live! You seem so knowledgeable and have done this many times before!

[@diannecarson5073]

very helpful , where would you get the bushings for a 2016 escape

[@tkthetech2720]

Thank you for watching the video. If you are in Canada, most parts stores carry Moog. If you are in the states I am not to sure. But for sure you can order the bushings from Rock Auto.

[@Theone0611]

I am planning on re-doing the suspension on my 2013 Escape Se. Should I change the rear lower control arms as well? Or is it better to change this bushing and change the rear upper lateral link? Thanks in advance.

[@graemeh6345]

Thanks for this.

[@tkthetech2720]

Thank you very much for liking my video.

[@scottleeman6759]

I'm glad I've come across and like your video. I need to replace this bushing. Is it the same part # for the 2017 Escape AWD. Thanks in advance.

[@tkthetech2720]

Much appreciated. I am glad it helped. Thank you.

[@tkthetech2720]

Yes. 2WD and 4WD have same arms.

[@nikn8857]

I’m dealing with this exact issue on a 2018 Escape. I didn’t see the part number in the description. I think I can read it (k200064?), but would like to know for sure. I’m not about to pay $1200 for parts alone for a vehicle with only 44k miles on it. Thank you for the video!

[@tkthetech2720]

Yes its MOOG K200064

[@MaurilioAguilar-t6n]

Excelente gracias 👍

[@guiltyasaccussed6449]

i see mevotech makes the trailing arm/bushing for the ford focus would the focus trailing arm be the same? from the pics looks the same id hate to order n tear apart and it not fit

[@ImGumbyDangit]

Thx for a great Video. If the Ford Technician told me "Rear Lateral Links" at 4.0 shop hours plus parts, is he talking about this rear control arm? Do you need to do a wheel alignment after this is done? I just finished the Front Control arms and had a wheel alignment done. The guys that did the wheel alignment did not say anything about the rear control arms.

[@tkthetech2720]

Thank you for watching the video. These busging are for the trailing arms. Which are not sold separately. They are sold with the rear knuckle which is about 500 + each. If done correctly no alignment is required.

[@cuzithagreat975]

@@tkthetech2720 is there a way I could direct message with a similar problem on a 2015 escape awd?

[@therical77]

Thanks for info

[@newfie-dean5803]

I have a 2019 escape and it has 45,000 kms. Brought it in for service today and told them I get some vibration sometimes and not sure if it’s transmission related. They ended up replacing these under warranty and the girl told me it would have cost cover $3000. Cannot believe it for a vehicle with not many miles. What are the symptoms? My vehicle had a slight shudder at certain speeds that almost felt like it could be in the transmission. I think I will get rid of this vehicle after another year as it will probably become a money pit after warranty is up. Crazy that you could pop out the bushings with your hand like that. It should be a Ford safety recall.

[@retroman9083]

The trail arm is available now at the dealer i just picked up a brand new one with the bushing already on the trail arm for 38.00 at ford dealer

[@tkthetech2720]

That is great news kindly provide the part number.

[@retroman9083]

@@tkthetech2720 CV6Z 5808 A

[@retroman9083]

Thats the passenger rear side i have driver side coming wed i will supply you that part number on wed when i pick it up

[@tkthetech2720]

@@retroman9083I am sorry but you are mistaken. This is for a ford focus not a ford escape. The escape is molded in a different way.

[@retroman9083]

@@tkthetech2720 i compared the part with the one i took off its litterally installed on my escape. Def the correct part

[@jeannettearroyo905]

Will this same bushing K200064 work on a 2013 Ford Escape SE? The rear trailing arm looks good but the rubber part inside the bushing is completely gone and now my daughters car makes a clunking noise . I'm looking to just replace the bushing... Thanks in advance

[@tkthetech2720]

Hi. The bushing will fit a 2013 ford escape.

[@JWOW1979]

@@tkthetech2720 Awesome thank you so much for the quick reply do you think it’s best to change both sides at the same time?

[@aingemechanic]

One question is it true the Ford escape used to be called a bronco until the OJ Simpson incident ?

[@mnv-slim2807]

Wish he would have painted the trailing arm after he got the bushing out. Some semi-gloss black.

[@tkthetech2720]

Hi I am sorry I work flat rate and we only get paid to do the job. The fact that we already saved the customer about 500 CAD already. Now trust me if I had the time I would have painted the control arm and installed new bolts and even greased the front and rear suspension but as a flat rate tech we are already on such time constraints that esthetics is least of our concern. I hope you understand. Thank you again.

[@gsxr1000jt]

What does it usually cost to repair

[@tkthetech2720]

Hi. I have provided an after market part number. Not sure where you are located. But you can price the bushing yourself. A mechanic shop should not charge you more than one and half hour labour each side. I hope this helps.

[@ryanhedlund7621]

Helpful! Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were a kid?

[@alexmurray1834]

Any gollow up to this job?

[@gizmolafford]

would this work on a 2019 ford escape

[@gizmolafford]

dealer is charging us 2600 to fix

[@TommyZTrains]

Ever try and change the rear Sump Fluid on an A.W.D. 2013 Escape TK ?.

[@tkthetech2720]

Hi. Do you mean rear differential fluid ?

[@TommyZTrains]

Yes Sir !.

[@tkthetech2720]

@@TommyZTrains Yes it is quite easy. Just filling up might be a bit hard cause the fill hole is a bit hard to reach with a funnel. I recommend getting a bottle with a nozzle and use a soft rubber hose to reach the fill hole.

[@TommyZTrains]

I'm wanting ta know HOW the fluid is changed / two Ford Dealers say it cannot be done and it's a "sealed life-time" sump. The top pig plug is all but buried, and again: this is a 2013' with a 2.5 (it's "all by itself" & AWD), *the 2014's CHANGED / & are on are side / and bottom / .... very SIMPLE.

[@jbichl]

What are the part numbers to look for?

[@tkthetech2720]

MOOG K200064 or any other brand.

[@thestig1899]

Symptoms?

[@tkthetech2720]

To be honest i have never had any symptoms. Its just that in Canada according to safety standards all bushings have to be intact not torn. So almost every ford escape that I certify I found these bushings bad. I would think if they are trailing arm bushings. It would only cause noise during braking.

[@rich237931]

COME ON SPIT IT OUT

[@tkthetech2720]

@@rich237931 My sincere apologies that the video was difficult to watch. I am trying my best to better my videos. Thank you for watching my video. I am only trying to help.

[@mzr3553]

I have mazda 3 mps.it use same bush.mine also bad.im gona do it soon

[@813bam]

my guess at looking at the mass of the mounting tabs on those bushings. The Mazda car weighs less. The Ford has to support more weight. Ford isn't going to take liability for a part that was not designed to support the weight difference. If a car owner wants to assume the risk that's on them. Sure is a lot cheaper, but not sure I'd risk my family's safety.

[@tkthetech2720]

Hi thank you for the comment. You definitely have the right to your own opinion but I am not sure if you understand the difference between a control arm and a trailing arm.

[@jezdace8732]

LMAO