1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 272019

Escape

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. When the contact attempted to park the vehicle, the gear shifter failed and remained in neutral. The contact was unable to release the shifter out of neutral. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shifter cable failed. The shifter cable was replaced. The contact also advised that the battery had to be replaced because the navigation screen remained on due to the gear failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

- Farmington, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 232016

Escape 4-cyl

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 01/12/2017 consumer stated while driving they hear a loud noise or humming from the right side of the car around the gas tank traveling at speeds between 45 to 60 mph and when they come to a stop the car stalls and the oil and battery light comes on. Updated 7/10/18

- Traphill, NC, USA