10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,516 miles

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problem #57

Aug 132020

Escape

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable timeframe for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was fuel underneath the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a fuel leak on top of the engine. The contact stated that the fuel injectors were leaking, and the vehicle was not safe to drive. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the fuel injectors had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair, and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 15,000.

- Concord Township, OH, USA

problem #56

Aug 032025

Escape

  • 69,527 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that since owning the vehicle, the front driver-??s side door was replaced by the dealer after the door failed to open. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle failed to respond as intended, continued driving straightforward and nearly drove off the road into a wooded area. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where a wheel alignment was performed. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and related the warning light to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the purge valve had failed, and the purge valve was replaced. The contact was also informed that the fuel injectors were in good condition, and that the vehicle was safe to drive. The recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 69,527.

- Darien, CT, USA

problem #55

Jun 042025

Escape

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately and required several attempts before starting. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the vehicle drove rough. The check engine warning light and the maintenance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the fuel injectors and high-pressure fuel pump had failed. The contact stated that the fuel injectors were replaced. The vehicle was pending a diagnostic test by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V165000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #54

Jun 032025

Escape

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated to 20 MPH, and failed to accelerate as needed. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the fuel pump twice, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #53

Apr 122025

Escape

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal continuously, the vehicle started. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the fuel was not reaching the engine. The mechanic determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Wadesboro, NC, USA

problem #52

Sep 152024

Escape

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was idling rough, accelerated rough, and started rough. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different local independent mechanics where the vehicle was scanned for an emission valve failure. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had spoken with the Manufacturer recall service representative where it was diagnosed with a fuel injection failure, that would be repaired by the manufacturer; however, the vehicle would not be repaired for an emissions valve failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Edgerton, KS, USA

problem #51

Dec 302024

Escape

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact later discovered that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and the A/C unit. The contact stated that after several minutes the vehicle returned to normal operation. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Fresno, TX, USA

problem #50

Feb 012024

Escape

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, the vehicle failed to exceed 18 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel pump, fuel rail, and the battery; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #49

Nov 272023

Escape

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling, the contact stated that the fuel economy was abnormal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer related the failure to manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 22N18 - High pressure Fuel Injectors (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not covered under the Manufacturer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #48

Oct 142023

Escape

  • 31,869 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions after refueling, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that that canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,869.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #47

Nov 182022

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Willow, AK, USA

problem #46

Aug 302023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #45

Aug 182023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #44

Nov 182022

Escape

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Deer Park, WA, USA

problem #43

Jul 032023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Walled Lake, MI, USA

problem #42

Nov 202022

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Monroe Township, NJ, USA

problem #41

Jun 072023

Escape

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

problem #40

Nov 172022

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bemidji, MN, USA

problem #39

May 232023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #38

May 092023

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Garland, TX, USA

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