10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,992 miles

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problem #34

May 312024

Escape

  • miles
I HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING THE GAS HANDLE TO PUT GAS IN MY CAR BECAUSE THE [XXX] CARBON SENSOR [XXX] THINGY IS BROKE. also the door keeps clicking and TikTok says it-??s going to fly off. Now that-??s just dangerous. The clicky thingy is from something that is welded into the door keeps coming off of the car. Now that-??s [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #33

Apr 062024

Escape

  • miles
I am unsure of the exact part but it is located in the driver side door. The car was stationary when the problem was noticed. My husband walked out to go to work and noticed that the door had started having issues. It makes a popping sound as the door opens and closes as well as the window no longer opens or closes. The door also doesn't open more than half way anymore, nor does it stay open. That has become a safety concern with our small children. The door is also starting to have issues closing all the way once it is attempted to shut the door. We tried contacting Ford and they know that there is an issue but told us that we have to deal with it or pay full price to fix the issue since there isn't an official recall on the part yet. They wouldn't even make an appointment to confirm which part was the issue. When we took it to Kia, which is the deal we bought the vehicle from, they see in their system that it is a part that has a recall and to take it to ford for a whole door replacement. Yet Ford refuses to help us until we have proof of letter that this part has caused an issue.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #32

Apr 102024

Escape

  • miles
I noticed the door opening hard and making noise. Car parked at home, no accidents or dents. The Door Hinge weld has come disconnected. Tech confirmed on 4/10/2024. Car is still under factory warranty with 33,719 miles. Tech picked up car and brought back with no fix. Tech verified concern, returned vehicle with note Ford Advance Notice for the concern. And when consumer gets the recall notice they will contact me to fix it. In the meantime my warranty is nearly expired and they would not repair it.

- Cato, NY, USA

problem #31

Mar 132024

Escape

  • 100,243 miles
Front windshield is prone to crack. I have had to replace 5 windshields since I first purchased the vehicle. It is a known documented issue. Assuming aerodynamics is the issue and can cause more than the reasonable amount of cracked windshields. Valve body and transmission went out at 100,243 miles. All requested/required regular maintenance was completed.

- Blanchard, OK, USA

problem #30

Feb 012024

Escape

  • miles
The Door Hinge Welds came un done on the front drivers door owned car for less than 2 years bought brand new

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #29

May 252023

Escape

  • miles
Recall has yet to be repaired despite it being recalled for 7 months and a remedy was supposed to be available two months ago.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #28

Sep 132023

Escape

  • miles
The drivers door check arm spot welds failed. Ref - PE23013

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #27

Dec 022023

Escape

  • miles
driver side door check bracket, makes cracking, crunching noise feels /sounds like it is ready to fall off.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #26

Oct 312023

Escape

  • miles
My 2021 ford escape door started to make popping sounds and my window wouldn-??t roll down had it a dealer and they said the welds on my door broke off !

- Watertown, WI, USA

problem #25

Nov 022023

Escape

  • miles
The spot welds on the front drivers door of my 2021 Ford Escape SEL gave way. The internal three welds holding the drivers door check arm failed. The door is now making a creaking and grinding noise when the door is opened and closed. The drivers door check arm is rapidly nearing total failure. Two Ford dealerships have verified the above. Repair cost to replace the entire drivers door is approximately $2,300.

- Derby, KS, USA

problem #24

Oct 202023

Escape

  • miles
My drivers door hinge weld has broke. FORD IS TELLING ME I HAVE TO FIX IT BUT THERE HAS BEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS. I believe it should be fixed by ford.

- Charlevoix, MI, USA

problem #23

Sep 222023

Escape

  • miles
My drivers side door was squeaking and then started popping. The other day it made a loud pop and now I can hardly open and close the door. My window will also not go up and down. So I have read there are many Escapes with this problem and it is a known problem.

- Hobgood, NC, USA

problem #22

Sep 012023

Escape

  • miles
Door Weld is broken in drivers door. Extended warranty with EasyCare will not cover it. It is a known issue with this vehicle. How do we get it fixed, without spending out of pocket to fix Ford's issue

- Grottoes, VA, USA

problem #21

Aug 312023

Escape

  • miles
Driver side door creaks and sticks. Door does not open completely. Incident where front driver window would not open at ATM.

- North Collins, NY, USA

problem #20

Aug 012023

Escape

  • miles
Driver side Door Check assembly weld broken.

- Sherrard, IL, USA

problem #19

Jul 032023

Escape

  • miles
The driver side door started popping when opening and closing door. After a couple days it got stuck and wouldn-??t fully close. When I did fully close the door the check arm disconnected. The window will not move much since check arm broke. I have not had this inspected at a dealership but plan to. The only light that comes on is a door ajar light comes on occasionally and I have to shut door again.

- Huntsville , AL, USA

problem #18

Jul 012023

Escape

  • miles
I was just sent A report on the issues with the door of the 2021 Ford Escape. I live in Dallas Tx. I purchased my Ford Escape in 2021 and in the past month I have had so many issues until I don't know where to start. One is currently the door issue; I heard a pop then a knocking, then a grinding then the door would not close. I was told the bracket needs to be replaced and that I would have to pay for the repairs. Because of what is happening with the door I can't let my window down because it either goes back up slowly or will go down when I am pushing for it to go up, or it will not go back up at all. I've been fighting with the dealership they are saying I will have to pay for the repairs. I Filed a complaint with customer relations but was not given a claim number but was told they might or might not respond back.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #17

Jul 102023

Escape

  • miles
Ford is not recalling their ford escape and broncos. I tired to get my state inspection done at two places for my 2021 ford escape and was told that they can not connect to the system due to faulty programs from ford. I was told to go to ford and they wanted ti charge me $199.99 to update the faulty software. They said it is a known problem and ford isn-??t/hasn-??t recalled it.

- El Paso , TX, USA

problem #16

Mar 172022

Escape 3-cyl

  • miles
I bought my 2021 Ford Escape in June 2021 new. Shortly after I bought it, I started to hear a really loud screeching sound, very similar to a train coming to a screeching halt, whenever I reversed my car. I brought it into an Illinois ford dealership and they said nothing was wrong with it. Shortly thereafter, I received a notice in the mail about a warranty for the back brakes. Thinking that I solved my issue, I brought my car into a different dealership in Michigan and had them fix the brake pads. To my dismay and frustration, the brakes still made the terrible sound. I asked the folks why it was still making that sound and they said it was normal. A car backing up should never make that sound. Not only is it terrible sounding but it seems like a major safety concern. The Michigan dealership said that the brakes can make a squealing noise anytime their is condensation on the brake pads, mainly due to the fact that the brakes/brake pads have some sort of metal material in them. I decided to move up the food chain and call the corporate ford office but they couldn-??t help me either. Which brought me to filing a formal complaint and seeing what you all can do to help me out. There are several folks out their on the internet that are having the same loud squealing noise as me and are being told it is -??nothing wrong.-?? But a normal car SHOULD NOT BE making those sounds. Please let me know if you can assist.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #15

Apr 252023

Escape

  • miles
I have called the place where I-??ve bought my car several times to see if they could get the recall fixed yet, they keep saying they do not currently have the parts yet but I have read where the parts should now be available. I have been waiting several months for this issue to be fixed.

- Somerset , OH, USA

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