10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,300 miles

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problem #2

Jan 032007

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,600 miles
- the contact was stopped he stopped at a light, another vehicle hit him in the rear. The second vehicle was traveling at approximately 40 mph. The airbag did not deploy, but the crash resulted in the drivers seat unexpectedly reclining to a horizontal position, the contact was able to adjust the seat after the impact. The passenger seat remained in position. The driver suffered injuries. The consumer stated he lost control of the steering. Updated 02/22/07.

- Westland, MI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 222003

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact stated the cable for the air bag under the driver's seat was cut when the seat was adjusted. An independent mechanic determined the problem after it was misdiagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. A repair was made at the contact's expense, but the problem recurred.

- Brackney, PA, USA

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