10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,500 miles

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problem #2

Apr 102007

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Several times in the past while turning the corner the car killed. Hit brakes hard to avoid rear-end collision. The car accelerated, causing me to once again hit the brakes.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 102006

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Ford Escape 2003 while parked caught fire in braking area spread to speed control electrical harness.

- Asheville, NC, USA

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