10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,198 miles

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problem #22

Oct 052016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Whispering Pines, NC, USA

problem #21

Apr 252017

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #20

Oct 012016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Marne, MI, USA

problem #19

May 202016

Escape

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while parked, the driver side door would get stuck upon entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as the contact was informed by dealer that she would have to wait until parts were available for diagnoses or repairs. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches, locks, linkages) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The VIN was not available.

- Long Eddy, NY, USA

problem #18

Sep 022016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rainbow City, AL, USA

problem #17

Aug 102016

Escape

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. In addition, the front passenger door failed to remain locked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V237000 (air bags), 14V239000 (structure), 14V597000 (air bags, seat belts), and 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, MS, USA

problem #16

Sep 022016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Northridge, CA, USA

problem #15

Mar 142017

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V597000 (air bags) and 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the recall issues. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

- Sullivan, MO, USA

problem #14

Oct 012016

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/18/17

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #13

Sep 022016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 052016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #11

Sep 022016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #10

Dec 132016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

problem #9

Oct 032016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Austell, GA, USA

problem #8

Nov 032016

Escape 4WD 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V597000 (air bags, seat belts) and 16V643000 (latches/ locks/linkages). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/06/2017 updated 01/17/17.

- Elk Park, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 272016

Escape 4-cyl

  • 28,675 miles
A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a "door will not close" condition. A door that opens while driving increases the risk of injury. Difficulty shutting drivers door. Recall status: Recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #6

May 132016

Escape

  • 9,093 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that they received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (locks/linkages) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also stated that the door handle's were previously repaired under a recall. The details of the failure were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,093. VIN tool confirms remedy not yet available.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 012016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts unavailable.

- New Freedom, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 022016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Canton, MA, USA

problem #3

Sep 062016

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (locks/latches/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brookfield, IL, USA

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