When I drive, there is a loud almost like grinding noise. It started making that noise, four days after I bought it. As soon as I heard the noise, I immediately pulled off the road, called and had a flatbed come pick my vehicle up too take it back home. Iv replaced the front driver side cv axle. I took it on a short ride. It still makes that news. I've been trying too find any information I can, see if can figure out what's going on. I'm having no luck.

- Lewistown, PA, USA

I had just purchased used a 2002 Ford Escape Nov 27 2019 deciding to take the kids and go to grocery store that I did but on the way home the vehicles steering locked up when I realised it I mashed the brakes they wouldnt work so I slamed it in park there were no dash warning lights it lost all power we skirted to side sliding but safe the SUV cranked right back up as nothing happend but cut off a couple more times but I was at a stop sign the last two times and it cranked up no problem every time I havent looked at the veh but theres was a vibration after that dont know if it broke something in motor or not

- Macon, GA, USA

The mounts that the engine sits on rusted away, causing the engine to drop onto the steering system while driving.

- Chicago, IL, USA

My vehicle will randomly lock up and when I start it and try to move it into drive or reverse from park. And when I try to turn off my vehicle so that I can restart it my vehicle won't evem attempt to turn over or start but my electrical will still work just fine

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

Rusted subframe- while getting an oil change I was told that the subframe was so rusted that the vehicle could not be placed on a lift. The mechanic said it was the worst he had ever seen and the car was unsafe to drive

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

The gears will not shift into drive only 2nd and 1st and reverse heard a clank and sounded like a screw or some sort dropped but cannot find it. The vehicle was parked I went to put it in drive and that's when it occurred

- Louisville, KY, USA

Had a recall for the lower control arm on May 30 2014 and today had to replace the same part and Ford isn't recognizing it as a problem, the part is $2000 and vechicle is still worth more than that amount and I had to buy the part and pay for the installation and Ford refuse to claim responsibility for it : the recalled part failed not satisfying the recall only lasted 4 years, causing the cecile not to pass state inspection

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

When I run my ac or heater exhaust comes in cant use either not sure whats going on with car but I do know that my car has been recalled prior to me owning the vehicle in 2015 of August and do know that it has not been fixed. Currently my car has 10 recalls and cant get my car fixed by Ford

- Fresno, CA, USA

Ford Escape brake booster

- Dover, FL, USA

3 of doors will not open, since 2010, a recall was issue but Ford insists not my truck due to the VIN number I know this truck is 15years old it has majority of the problem that has been made public I personally paid for repairs not knowing but despite engine, transmission, doors, and current recall subframe my complaint is deaf, doors are permanently damage.

- Detroit, MI, USA

I bought the car in 2015, back passenger door would not open from inside or outside, about 2 months ago same thing as happened to the front passenger door. This is very dangerous, need it fixed.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

I was making a ride an maple road when all of a sudden I hear a sort of popping noise almost like a flat tire. Thats what I thought it was so I kept drive to where I live.on the way home all I heard was a screeching. When I got home home I check and the suspension had snapped because of rusting

- Naperville, IL, USA

My car jerks when driving very badly hed many repairs done to no avail 118,000 miles have a disabled husband car is unrieabledriving on highway and local streets to get home.

- Stratford, CT, USA

On or about June 17, 2011, my 2002 Ford Escape was parked and the ignitition was in the off position when my car alarm went off. When I looked outside I observed smoke bellowing out from under the hood. The next day, I was able to get my vehicle to dealer, where they diagnosed the ABS module has overheated and needs to be replaced. I was given an estimate of $720 to repair the problem. Upon further investigation I have discovered that the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock; control unit module was recalled by Ford (#07S51)on April 23, 2007 and continues to be open. I was in contact with service manager for dealer on or about June 30th to follow up on the work they had done in May 2007 concerning this problem. He informed me that when they inspected the vehicle in 5/07, there was no problem and that it was properly inspected, and they placed grease on it, and are not willing to pay for this repair. On or about July 1, 2011, submitted a claim to the Ford Motor Co. Regarding this repair at no cost to me. Upon further inspection, has also discovered another recall problem (NHTSA #07E023000)service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder and that brake fluid has leaked from the rear of master cylinder and has leaked on the vehicle into the power brake booster. I have been experiencing no brakes when I put my foot on the brake pedel. Despite these recall problems being invesitgated, neither Ford Motor Company feel that they are not responsible for the repairs and have told me I must bare the enormous costs for these repairs on my own and/or drive the vehicle unsafely. I have been stranded in prescott, AZ for over 3 weeks, and am tired of wrangling with all three dealership/companies and need your help in investigating this situation! thank you!

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

I drove my vehicle home from work (less than 5 miles). When I pulled into my driveway and parked my vehicle, smoke began to pour out from the engine compartment. When I opened the hood there were flames directly in front of the driver side near the fire wall. These flames were originating from the ABS module location.

- Jamestown, NY, USA

While accelerating on an on-ramp entering a state highway, traffic ahead of me came to a stop. I went from applying pressure on the gas pedal to immediately moving my right foot to the brake pedal to apply pressure. The brake pedal gave very little resistance. I depressed the pedal all the way to the floor of the vehicle. My vehicle came to a very slow stop as if I was only lightly depressing the brake. My tires did not skid as I would expect and the vehicle took several seconds to finally come to a very slow and gradual stop. The stop was so slow and gradual that I could not even feel momentum pushing my body forward as usually experienced when suddenly braking.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

Front lower sub-frame is rotted out and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. (my service garage, who have maintained my vehicle continuously since I bought it, says this is very premature for this condition to occur.)

- Duxbury, MA, USA

The vehicle was parked in the driveway. While turning the ignition to start, there was a catastrophic engine explosion. The hood largely contained the fire. Luckily no one was injured and the fire did not last long and did not spread to the surroundings. A tow truck was called and the repair shop technician found the "intake manifold had blown to pieces". a code on the system indicated a misfire on cylinder 5. the vehicle was repaired for $1720, including cam position sensor, intake manifold, and ignition coil, relating to the incident.

- Houston, TX, USA

2002 Ford Escape XLT caught fire while parked. Vehicle was totaled.

- Ferndale, WA, USA

My 2002 Ford Escape caught fire while parked and was recorded as a total loss. The consumer stated the fire started under the hood. Updated 06/23/10

- Chesterfield, MO, USA