10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 5,887 miles
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The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal moaning sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided. The contact stated that the rear caliper spring clips and the rear caliper pin bushing were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB: 23-2308 (Moaning Noise When in Reverse; in cold weather and/or high humidity); however, the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
- Fenton, MI, USA
The SUV when driving about 45 MPH and go to place the brakes the car shakes and when you back up it is a real loud high Shril sound took it to Ford and they wont return the car I can not take anymore I am tired I have had problems since I first purchase the ford suv I am disgusted fuel injections transmission back breaks problems I want to return the car please contact me [XXX] [XXX] Note: they supposedly fixed the problems but there is still fuel injection leakages and transmissions and back brake assistance problems still to this day ford has not fixed the problems and allowing me to drive on the road with a unsafe car and endangering others/children on the road Back in 2020 there was a recall on this car and the dealership apparently did not fix the problems sold me this car 2022 july bad brakes, transmissions, fuel injections problems and seat belts for child are bad the car shakes One example in July 2023 the car suddenly stopped and shut off luckily I was slowing down at a red light I expressed this to the ford dealership in falls church va and they just shrugged me off INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Sterling, VA, USA
Egr coolant leak in the first 70k miles of driving the car this has been causing my check engine light to turn on and the problem is 'discovered' when the part is no longer covered by warranty.
- Temecula, CA, USA
Powertrain malfunction/ reduce power. My safety was fine, it just gave me really bad anxiety when the the gears shift shifted on its own. The problem was finally fixed it started literally less than five days after I bought my car and I bought my car brand new it took the dealership almost 2 years to believe me on what was wrong with it then of course I try to get blamed when I showed them proof on my phone that it was popping up a different times in the last two years. Yes Yes it started 3/27/22 - 2/01/24 Now I feel like I-??m having problems with my brakes sometimes I feel like I gotta press on my heart to get them to stop and then it-??s like my car is delaying when it-??s stopping. Yet I checked to see if my car had any new recalls and nothing-??s coming up. The powertrain malfunction didn-??t even come up as a recall yet I had Ford fix it.
- Hammond, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear brakes were making squealing and rubbing metal-on-metal sound whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who had not diagnosed or determined the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Harrisburg, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while in reverse and depressing the brake pedal, there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no sound while the vehicle was in drive. The dealer had been contacted and confirmed it was a known failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Lake Ariel, PA, USA
My incident report is a non accident report, I am trying to be proactive and report problems I-??ve experienced with this vehicle since I purchased this vehicle 2 years ago. The vehicle has been problematic since I purchased brand new in 2022. I-??ve been reporting this issue for two years and the mechanic has not been able to resolve the issues.
- Saint John, IN, USA
Brakes are moaning when backing up. and there is a grabbing sensation when trying to stop, I have to pump the brakes!
- Fairfield, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approaching a stop light at approximately 35 MPH with another vehicle ahead approximately five to six car lengths away, the pre collision warning system illuminated. The contact-??s foot was hovering over the brake pedal; however, after placing a foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle abruptly stopped. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that no fault codes were retrieved from a diagnostic test. The dealer reset the automatic braking system to the "LOW" setting from the previous "NORMAL" setting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,898.
- St Francis, WI, USA
I have a 2022 Ford Escape and the rear brakes started making a noise in reverse. I know Ford has a recall on this problem for Broncos and 2021 Ford Escapes and a few 2022 Ford Excapes but my is not included. I feel this should be covered either under the recall 21C31 or under my car warranty. I have talked to Ford and they know there is a problem with the brakes but wont cover my car.
- Shelbyville, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing approximately 3 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the rear brakes made an abnormal screeching sound. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was in reverse(R). Additionally, the contact stated that the rear tires were off balance, causing the vehicle to shake abnormally. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear brakes were operating normally; the wheels were re-balanced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
- Pueblo, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a squeaking sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 48,500.
- Sterling, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road with the message "Brake Applied" displayed. The vehicle immediately self-started and operated normally. The contact stated that during the failure the brake pedal was not pressed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred shortly after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V187000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was 33,007.
- Quitman, AR, USA
When backing up, the brakes and going forward to stop, the brakes are making a loud, moaning sound. When trying to stop, the brakes are "grabbing, " making a rubbing, friction type sound as well, causing me to have to pump the brakes to stop the vehicle.
- Fairfield, TX, USA
- Brakes make a rough squeeling or scrubbing noise when applied. This intensifies when wet or humid outside. - The brake system could be failing or causing pads to deteriorate. - When I brought this to the service manager's attentiin at the dealership he stated, " Yeah, it happens" and never did anything about it. - Unknown if ever inspected since I am the second owner and there are a couple of service records in history with "unknown" in the description. - There have been no warning lamps or any other symptoms.
- Sabinal, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were making an abnormal squealing and grinding noise. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three occasions, who diagnosed that the brakes were working as designed but that the brakes may be replaced to cease the abnormal noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
- Pooler, GA, USA
When i try to stop from going different times and ways meaning i was on highway off ramp it starts to stop and then it feels like it stops stopping and tries to stop again it os scary each time is different and it does not happen all the time but it skips i had it many times they replaced parts and still doing
- Green Bay, WI, USA
The contact owns a owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond and lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster and the infotainment system became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine); 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Minnetonka, MN, USA
The brakes failed completely, the pedal touched the ground. It is currently getting inspected a ford dealership. The vehicle was unable to stop causing it to crash into my house. This could out the driver and passengers are risk if it occurred on a main road or highway. It has not been inspected yet. It is in the process. No. Not warning on the dash for brakes before or after the accident.
- Marysville, MI, USA
- Green Bay, WI, USA