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Exhaust Flex Coupling Failure
Anyone else have their flex coupling leak? I first noticed it a few weeks ago when backing out of the garage (echos off the walls). Now it is loud enough to hear when I'm driving on the road.
Thankfully this part is common with the non-hybrid Escape, so the part is reasonable ($60 to $120 depending on source, for Walker 52455 part). I'm a little disappointed to have this fail at 55,000 miles, but so far repairs on my 2007 FEH have been: Rear battery vent door servo ABS ring on front axle split Inner tie rod joint Front stabilizer links (on 4th set) Tires (originals sucked on snow and wet surface from day one) I've done all the repairs myself except the inner tie rod ($350). |
Re: Exhaust Flex Coupling Failure
I installed the pipe today. Easy job once the 5 nuts are freed. I soaked them with penetrating oil, then hit them with a propane torch. I had to alternately tighten and loosen them until I broke them totally free, not wanting to risk twisting off the studs.
The rear section of the internal bellows was completely broken loose and the exhaust was leaking out through the outer wire braid. |
Re: Exhaust Flex Coupling Failure
Originally Posted by travelover
(Post 243591)
Anyone else have their flex coupling leak? I first noticed it a few weeks ago when backing out of the garage (echos off the walls). Now it is loud enough to hear when I'm driving on the road.
Thankfully this part is common with the non-hybrid Escape, so the part is reasonable ($60 to $120 depending on source, for Walker 52455 part). I'm a little disappointed to have this fail at 55,000 miles, but so far repairs on my 2007 FEH have been: Rear battery vent door servo ABS ring on front axle split Inner tie rod joint Front stabilizer links (on 4th set) Tires (originals sucked on snow and wet surface from day one) Rear brake pads I've done all the repairs myself except the inner tie rod ($350). |
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