What would cause loud thumping in the rear end

Asked by Amanda Dec 16, 2020 at 05:06 PM about the 2008 Ford Escape Limited AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Sounds like flat tires

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Look in the rear passenger wheel well, where the tire is. A common issue with the Escapes is it rusts there and the rear shock gets pushed into the body. Is the spare tire fully secured under the vehicle? Also check for other worn or broken suspension components.

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