3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 272004

Escape Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed. A recall was issued. However, the recall had been closed.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #1

Sep 122001

(reported on)

Escape 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sluggish driving after a oil change, could not find anything wrong, next week, shift went out. After getting vehicle back brake pedal seems loose and the steering was not right. Wiper transmission went out, replaced.

- Matteson, IL, USA