10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
458 miles

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problem #256

Jul 252024

Escape

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The sunroof headliner came separated from a component and the entire headliner fell.. hitting my child and not allowing me to visibly see while on the interstate. My entire vision behind me was impacted. I had to pull over and eventually just let the whole shade get stuck on the roller in the back section of the sunroof.

- Christiansburg, VA, USA

problem #255

Dec 132024

Escape

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The car has a panoramic roof with automatic open/close sunshade that cover the interior of the glass. I was opening the sunshade to open the moon roof and the shade all of the suden came down and did not roll as intended and my visibility while I was driving was gone for a second until my wife helped out quickly so we do not crash. The problem is common for this car in the ford forums online and the dealerships are not concerend or applying any responsbility of the problem and the safety of it. there was no message or warning but it put myself and my family in danger. I went and got it inspected by the dealership but they did not take responsibilty.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #254

Dec 022024

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Gear selector knob silver plating is flaking off and leaving sharp edges.the edges are sharp enough to cut your fingers

- Xenia, OH, USA

problem #253

Nov 252024

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I have 2 recalls on my vehicle and every time I tried to schedule the service I was told that they couldn-??t because the parts were on back order and they didn-??t know when they could get them in. It-??s been 2 years.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #252

Oct 212024

Escape

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AWD Module failure

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #251

Oct 222024

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I have a vista panoramic sun roof. There is a plastic decorative piece that covers the area between the normal sunroof and the expanded sunroof... That is only held in place with dbl sided tape. that piece came undone and I tried to open the shade and it apparently got caught on this decorative piece. and broke the hade mechanism. This is a completely stupid way of attching the decorative piece and when it loosens can cause major problems with the shade....and ford wants over 2000 dollars to fix it..... I have researched this and notice it happens to alot of these models with this roof shade design....ford needs to recall this design and be willing to fix these problems free of charge.... This is not a owner malfunction but a design flaw. customers should not have to pay to fix it.

- Succasunna, NJ, USA

problem #250

Aug 312024

Escape

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-Front drivers side door started making a noise when opening and closing and within a week of using it as normal it would not close. -Structural integrity of the door is compromised -Yes - reproduced and confirmed by a Ford dealer that the door needs to be replaced and that the cracks are "excessive" -No - vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others -No - there were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Started [XXX] - door was not used for 8 days as car was out of the country. Once the car back in the U.S. started using the door on 9.8.24 and failed to close on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Shoreview, MN, USA

problem #249

Oct 222024

Escape

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AWD module failed at 20000 miles

- Hamilton, NY, USA

problem #248

Oct 032024

Escape

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Whenever I shut off my 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid or when I am about to turn it on, a message appears on the touchscreen that says: "System off to save battery, please turn ignition off or start engine." I have replaced the battery but I get the same error message. When I took the car to Firestone, they performed a Diagnostic which did not indicate that there was anything wrong with the battery. When I spoke to a Hybrid Battery Specialist, he told me that the error message was for my "12 volt battery. It is a fairly common problem with your Escape. The Ford dealership may have a fix for it. It is possible that you just need to replace the 12 volt battery." My local Ford Dealership did not have a fix for it. Since this is a fairly common problem with the Ford Escape, I think a recall should be issued to have Ford rectify the issue.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #247

Feb 012024

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Sunroof internal protective part lost its adhesion and fell while driving. Sunroof fabric came loose causing the sunroof to malfunction potentially causing more damage if you try to use it.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #246

Aug 092024

Escape

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When the sun/moon roof was opened a metal piece holding it together fell off.it weighs a couple pounds and can come forward and hit someone, driver included.. it was held on by double sided tape. We checked you tube and saw others from 2020 to 2023 are also having this happen it cannot be repaired by the owner. Ford said it can be fixed for $1300-1500.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #245

Sep 142024

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The front driver door was making loud popping sounds and the hinge fell off the door!!

- Virgie, KY, USA

problem #244

Aug 292024

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Internal malfunction in all wheel drive module AWD Fault Service Maintenance required

- Wentzville, MO, USA

problem #243

Aug 012024

Escape

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Liftgate latch does not work and trunk no longer opens after 55,000 miles. This is one fewer choice to exit the car in an emergency.

- Granger, IN, USA

problem #242

Aug 282024

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Received customer satisfaction bulletin 23B56. Door reinforcement can crack and door pulls away from car Salinas Valley Ford had my car for 6 weeks. Claims they have no ETA on door arrival Won-??t pay for rental car any longer. Wants me to drive unsafe car until they get new door whenever that may be This is a safety issue. I can hardly get in or out of car. They know it-??s a bad door otherwise they would not have ordered a new door and would have just replaced the welds Can this agency help

- Hollister, CA, USA

problem #241

May 012024

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This is a safety issue that can occur without warning and a repeated failure, Ford repairs were not effective. The trim piece that goes in between the big and small parts of the glass on the sunroof keeps falling off and has caused over $500 in repairs because it jammed and broke the $15 rail clips that are not covered under the warranty. The cover is the width of the roof and is a cosmetic cap that is insufficiently attached with six double sided sticky squares that do not withstand heat/cold variations. This failure is not related to abuse or wear and tear. It is a cap that once it fails can fall on the driver or passenger if the roof is open or it will jam the sunroof cover and destroy the $15 guide clips attaching the cover to parallel rails. This failure occured at around 30,000 before it was repaired at 32,000 miles in May 2024 and has failed again in July 2024. This is a design failure that is not covered under warranty and owners are subject to expensive repairs for a known and predictable failure due to the insufficient attachment method for something that should never have to be removed.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #240

Jul 242024

Escape

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The round gear nob will not release out of PARK. It happens when it is 105?+. The car starts. Then I put my foot on the break and try to turn round gear shift nob from PARK to REVERSE and the nob will not move. Break lights work. All doors closed. Seatbelt on. I've been sitting in my car for about the last 25 minutes and using the air conditioner to try to cool down the console, dash and the gear shift knob and everything's nice and cold but I still cannot get the knob to turn. I have also turned off and restarted the engine about three times and still I am stuck here in a parking lot and the car's not going anywhere. This happened a year ago and I brought it into the a Sacramento Ford dealership but because it didn't get hot during their working hours they were not able to replicate the problem. So here I am again and it's after Ford hours and I normally get service at Folsom Lake Ford in California but how am I going to get them to replicate the issue and they say they can't replicate the same problem then how can I get this fixed. Meanwhile I'm stranded in a not so safe area with a lot of homeless people around that are having violent issues.

- Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

problem #239

Jul 232024

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After the car was sitting in a parking lot without shade, unable to shift car out of park. Driver in seat, doors shut, seatbelt on--all normal circumstances; ready to drive. Brake pressed, rotary shifter stuck in P. No warnings or lights on dash Brake lights illuminated when pedal pushed. Temp on dash reads 103 degrees. After sitting with the car running for 30 minutes with AC on; attempted to shift as normal--shifter knob works. Have not called service center yet; plan to report as earliest convenience.

- Abbeville, GA, USA

problem #238

Jun 132024

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1.) My backup camera has failed, and it is static and then continues today will not display and shows black. I can no longer use it or see out of it for backup purposes. 2.) I use my back up camera everyday as I live in a busy city and use it when parking and to assist me when there is a lot happening with parking on the side of the road and entering and exiting parking spots. 3.) Yes, I had it checked by a ford dealer, and they stated other vehicles were having this issue and it was odd mine had not been recalled. 4.) No my vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the warranty holder I have as well as the ford dealership. 5.) No everything was working fine and then the next time I turned my vehicle on the backup camera was no longer of use.

- Bonham, TX, USA

problem #237

Jun 132024

Escape

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I started getting warning lights that stated I was having issues with my AWS and hill assist systems. Ford is telling me that I need a new AWD module installed for $770. The car only has 51,000 miles on it and there are numerous reports on the internet with people having the same issue.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

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