10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
108,759 miles

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problem #6

Jul 092019

Escape

  • 183,000 miles
July 9, 2019 travel in 80 mph on I-95 South about 23 miles from miami. Left passenger new vanderbilt cooperp235/70R16 turbo tech A/S radial blew in half in the middle.someohow was able to stop without causing me or anyone else serious accident.. have not yet determined vehicle drum or other possible damage. Had just had 4 like tires rotated and air pressure checked prior to trip.

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

problem #5

May 142019

Escape

  • 177,900 miles
I am not sure if I am using the correct website or correct form. I was involved in a very weird car accident. My Ford Escape suddenly run to the side (as I was driving on ice) is there any help to fix this?. I was driving North direction. The posted speed was 25 and mine was 20. This happened on North leland St in san pedro, ca 90731. Looks like a mechanical fault. I am not sure what was wrong. I have a police report. Thank you very much!

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 112014

Escape

  • 86,222 miles
Going approx. 25 mph, slowing to a stop sign. Applied brakes and passenger tire made noise and U joint busted. Rim//tire was positioned incorrectly. Rust is visible. I need to know if this is related to Ford recall of Escape SUVS due to rust that could cause the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle.the recall covers vehicles sold in states where high corrosion is likely to occur. My vehicle was purchased in bradley, il. What do I do??

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #3

Jul 022014

Escape

  • 205,430 miles
While driving, mainly on the interstate maintained speed of 70mph I feel the steering go very limp. It's been much like hydroplaning. Like there is air between my tires and the road. It lasts just a few seconds. I notice the steering column is rusted. The truck swerves in the lane and often going over line. The steering wheel is very loose when this happens.

- Col Hts, VA, USA

problem #2

Dec 142000

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with ice developing on front wheels which causes severe vibration when driving. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

- House Spring, MO, USA

problem #1

Nov 012000

Escape 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Ballston Spa, NY, USA