2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,007 miles

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problem #3

Nov 162024

Escape

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The traction control, the ABS, the brakes, and the knee air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the Police Department mechanic VIPD Motor Pool, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed, causing other electrical failures. The mechanic determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Frederiksted, VI, USA

problem #2

Nov 082023

Escape

  • 120,022 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the traction control and brake warning lights were illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,022.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #1

Feb 192016

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. While attempting to brake in different weather conditions, the brakes made an abnormal squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/01/16 the consumer stated when making sharp left turns, the brakes made a loud squeaking noise. Also, there was a scraping rough feeling when the brake was applied. Updated 12/13/16.

- Atlanta, GA, USA