10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,925 miles

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problem #3

Oct 012016

Escape

  • miles
Drivers side seat belt has started to release while driving. Can happen multiple times in a single trip. Has happened multiple times over the last month.

- Jeddo, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jul 012014

Escape 4-cyl

  • 68,700 miles
Seat belt buckle releases multiple times after clicking in while driving. It has happened several times.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 122011

Escape

  • 75 miles
The contact rented a 2011 Ford Escape. While the contact was driving less than 20 mph approaching an intersection an opposing vehicle suddenly crashed into the front end of the contacts vehicle causing a head on collision. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder, chest, and to the left arm and leg. The air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt unlatched from the buckle mechanism during the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and was towed to an impound facility. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75.

- Stratford, CT, USA

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