Ford Escape Axle Shafts & Parts

Axle shafts are crucial driveline components responsible for transferring torque to the front and/or rear wheels, depending on the vehicle's drive type. The Ford Escape is available with an FWD or AWD layout, and in the latter variant, you can find four CV axle assemblies, two in front and two in the rear. In this vehicle, engineers preferred a fully independent suspension to a solid rear axle, which means improved comfort and handling at the expense of some strength. Actually, it's a nice solution unless you're going to use the SUV for serious off-roading or carrying something really heavy. However, the axles and differential have to be in good condition to perform well.

In order to keep them in top shape, regular visual inspection of CV-joints boots is highly recommended. Gradually, rubber tends to crack because of age or physical damage, which makes the grease inside the joint come out, while dirt, sand, and water get inside. In this environment, the part may last no longer than just several days, depending on road conditions, speed, and other factors. Replacing a torn boot is much cheaper than the whole assembly, but anyway, whatever issue you've faced, you will find the remedy in our Ford Escape axles collection.