5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,886 miles

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problem #5

May 252005

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,630 miles
Air bag light has illuminated occasionally since vehicle was new(Nov 1, 2001). Seat belt buckle latch was replaced under warranty in Jan 03. Problem fixed. Next occurrence Nov 03. Connections cleaned and treated, problem fixed. In May 05 problem appeared again, with the addition of intermittent seat belt light illumination. Vehicle was returned to dealer. A tsb had been issued by Ford to replace the safety belt buckle pre-tensioner on both seats. The tsb was not covered by an extended warranty, and the repair would cost approximately $695. Repair was declined. However, owner was charged $75 to read the codes. Owner cleaned and treated electrical connections under both seats. Lights are no longer illuminated.

- Plainwell, MI, USA

problem #4

Apr 042005

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag warning light iluminates intermittently during vehicle operation. Problem began after completion of Ford recall 04S13.

- Hill Afb, UT, USA

problem #3

Nov 012002

Escape

  • miles
Air bag sensor light illuminated and stayed on. Took vehicle to the dealer. However, problem recurred. Ford stated that they will not do anything to help.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #2

Apr 202004

(reported on)

Escape

  • miles
While starting the vehicle air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer notified dealer.

- South Holland, IL, USA

problem #1

Jul 292003

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,800 miles
Maintenance.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA