How Can Drive Shaft Vibration Be Addressed After Installation on Ford Escape?

To address post-installation driveshaft vibration, raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the front driveshaft, rotate the front flange 60 degrees, and reconnect. Then disconnect the rear driveshaft universal joint, rotate 180 degrees, and reconnect. Lower and test-drive. If vibration continues, repeat indexing; if unresolved, balance the driveshaft.

How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on Ford Escape?

In order to service the driveshaft, make sure the vehicle is in neutral and is safely elevated. Use new bolts and straps, all the bolts and straps, such as pinion yoke and CV joint. Components of index-mark prior to removal. When vibration is experienced after the installation, re-index the driveshaft. Installation is the same procedure in reverse.

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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: BL8Z-4R602-A
$1060.88 MSRP: $1450.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX
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Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6L8Z-3A427-D
$172.64 MSRP: $234.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L8Z-3A427-B, TX-472
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5L8Z-3A427-C
$122.66 MSRP: $201.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-3A427-DA, YL8Z-3A427-DA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: LX6Z-4R602-AB
$873.00 MSRP: $1193.85
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive
- Replaces: LX6Z-4R602-Y, LX6Z-4R602-S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Active, Base, Platinum, S, SE, SEL, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Select, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft, Rear Part Number: EJ7Z-4R602-D
$531.18 MSRP: $720.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Driveshaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: EJ7Z-4R602-B, CV6Z-4R602-B, CV6Z-4R602-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | S, SE, SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: LX6Z-4R602-Z
$879.86 MSRP: $1203.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive
- Replaces: LX6Z-4R602-K, LX6Z-4R602-N, LX6Z-4R602-V, LX6Z-4R602-R
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: BM6Z-4R602-A
$705.74 MSRP: $976.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: 8L8Z-4R602-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: YL8Z-3A427-FE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: 7M6Z-4R602-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Replaces: 6M6Z-4R602-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Ford Escape | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 6L8Z-3A428-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left, Front Right; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L8Z-3A428-B, TX-470, TX-316, YL8Z-3A428-AA, TX-539, TX-317, 6L8Z-3A428-A, 5L8Z-3A428-AB, YL8Z-3A428-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Assembly Part Number: 5L8Z-4R602-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: 7L8Z-4R602-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Assembly, Rear Part Number: 7L8Z-4R602-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Drive Shaft Center Support; Driveshaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 6L8Z-4R602-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Part Number: 7L8Z-4R602-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Drive Shaft, Rear Part Number: 2L8Z-4R602-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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Ford Escape Drive Shaft Parts and Q&A

Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side
5L8Z-3A427-C
Q: How Can Drive Shaft Vibration Be Addressed After Installation on Ford Escape?
A: To address post-installation driveshaft vibration, raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the front driveshaft, rotate the front flange 60 degrees, and reconnect. Then disconnect the rear driveshaft universal joint, rotate 180 degrees, and reconnect. Lower and test-drive. If vibration continues, repeat indexing; if unresolved, balance the driveshaft.
Drive Shaft, Rear
2L8Z-4R602-AA
Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on Ford Escape?
A: In order to service the driveshaft, make sure the vehicle is in neutral and is safely elevated. Use new bolts and straps, all the bolts and straps, such as pinion yoke and CV joint. Components of index-mark prior to removal. When vibration is experienced after the installation, re-index the driveshaft. Installation is the same procedure in reverse.