10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,176 miles

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problem #2

Jan 192014

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,276 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact was entering a residential driveway at an unknown speed when the brake pedal was engaged but the pedal failed. The vehicle failed to stop and the contact crashed into a residential deck. The air bags failed to deploy however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 16,276. Updated 9/4/14

- Clifton Ford, VA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 062012

Escape 4-cyl

  • 77 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was an unexpected hesitation as the vehicle began to surge forward. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the technician was unable to duplicate the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77. Updated 1/15/13* cn the consumer stated the problem was solved on 12/13/12. His right foot was touching the side of the brake and accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to stall.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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