10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,172 miles

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problem #6

Jun 102019

Escape

  • 52,000 miles
Brake warning lights on no ABS

- Lake Placid, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 182019

Escape

  • 115,000 miles
Driving on the interstate at 75 mph during morning traffic during rain covered road. My traction stability and ABS warning lights are on again. I was driving to a doctor appt and saw the warning light come on. I applied light pressure to my brakes and gradually came to a stop. My car has 115,000 miles when fail happened

- Bluffton, IN, USA

problem #4

Apr 102019

Escape

  • 114,500 miles
I was driving in town at a slow rate when my braking feel like there was born ABS and my car was getting to close and I applied pressure on the pedal but it wouldn't stop. My steering wheel became very stiff and couldn't turn it. An hour later, I was driving on the interstate when my ABS, traction control light and stability light came on. My car would not turn well and I was in the middle of passing a vehicle. I had no brakes at that point. This happened April 20, 2019. Clear road conditions. My Escape is becoming a big safety concern. When braking I feel my system keeps slipping in the front end and a sagging in the rear. When I drive it, I am terrified that this will happen again and won't be able to stop. Turning feelings rigid and stiff at times. A car had pulled out in front of me and had to do a hard stop on the interstate. I pressed on the brakes but the system would not stop and steering wouldn't allow to turn. I had to turn a harsh right to avoid causing an accident while attempting to drive off to the side of the road. This has happened since the 1st day I purchased this vehicle 26 May 2016 from glenbrook Hyundai in fort wayne, in.

- New Haven, IN, USA

problem #3

Aug 012017

Escape

  • 64,000 miles
Transmission control module causing issues with transmission, shifting. Mechanic said transmission is starting in 5th gear. Jerks very hard when put in reverse. Upon going 45 mph engine revs to 3 RPM. Cannot take off fast, very slow moving.

- Trafalgar, IN, USA

problem #2

May 042017

Escape

  • 130,000 miles
While braking there is a vibration and engine stalls. The dealer claims they can not replicate and wants me to reschedule to bring it N again a week later. This happens every I stop or slow down in a right turn. I get the vibration and engine stalls. I have takes else where to check if there is something stuck in the brake but nothing found they do replicate problem but don't know what it is. I can not drive until this is fixed as it is a safety issue if the vehicle stalls. Dealer is no help maybe manufacture or someone else this has happened too can assist.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #1

Apr 062015

Escape 6-cyl

  • 17,532 miles
4/29/15 Ford violated their new car warranty coverage, by refusing to repair, the defective components filed in complaint 10713581. The vehicle has been held hostage at inver grove Ford, agreed to repair all items in the aforementioned complaint #10713581. As a disabled veteran, with a sick service dog, I have no access or ability to drive an unsafe vehicle.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA