2003 Ford Escape Unknown Or Other Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear hatch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My escape started to miss, first it wasn't bad then started jerking and it started idling rough when i stopped at red light. When i started moving again it acted as if it would die and would go. If i get to 40 mph it is really bad. But this happened on main highway with other vehicles all around me and had 18 wheeler behind me and all of sudden my speed decreased and me and my children almost was in accident because…
ODI 11186621
Unknown Or Other
The entire engine sub-frame requires replacement due to excessive corrosion. The mechanic has informed me the car is unsafe to drive in its current condition. The internet is full of stories of ford escape corroded engine sub frame. There is current no recall from ford
ODI 11102691
Unknown Or Other
The engine will stutter and stall (after driving fine) and will then the engine shuts down. I lose power steering and brakes - if the car restarts, it will shut down again when i press on the brake. I had it towed recently to a shop and they could find nothing wrong. It happens off and on - i found a similar issue with previous ford escapes and there was a recall in 2004, but my vehicle was not affected (it was made…
ODI 11093631
Unknown Or Other
On october 31st i took my car in to ford delacy to be looked at for the front subframe crossbrace recall. When i brought my car in, the front tires were tilted in a decent amount and my steering wheel was turned completely. I brought my car in, they agreed it was not driveable and that they had to take pictures and send them to ford and get the okay on what to do and if i can get the recall. After waiting 10 days,…
ODI 11047353
Body · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle was setting in my driveway on 4/14/2017 and the neighbor came pounding on my door stating my vehicle was on fire. He tried putting the fire out to avoid the fire from reaching the gas tank and also spraying the side of my house to try to keep it from catching the siding on fire. The front drivers side tire blew up so he dropped the hose and ran.when the fire dept got here it had already burned my vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10980417
Unknown Or Other
Left rear hatch window bolt broke off upon opening. Window fell down but luckily i was able to catch it before it fell. Vehicle was stopped in my driveway.
ODI 10970662
Unknown Or Other
We had a recall done for the frame on our 2003 ford escape in april, 2014. On monday, april 3, 2017 i was driving home from work on excelsior blvd (about a [redacted]) and heard a loud noise in the front of the truck and could hardly steer. We had it towed to metropolitan ford in eden prairie, minnesota and to find out that the frame was broke. They said they will not cover it. They replaced it and cost us $1,300.00…
ODI 10979323
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2003 escape that has a interesting problem with the rear hatch. When it is hot out side or the sun is shinning on the rear hatch the lock will not unlock,all the other doors do. When it gets dark or the door cool down the nit will unlock with the rest of the doors. Our rear hatch. Intermittently working and then not working at all. After looking in the search engine on this forum, under "rear hatch won't…
ODI 10979882
Unknown Or Other
There is a regional recall #14s02 ref# 14v165000. The recall is for the structure and members. The lower control arm corrosion. The frame is rusted out where the lower control arm bushing is connected. I cannot drive my vehicle at this time. I was doing a complete repair myself of the lower control arm, ball joints, tie rod ends to remedy the steering issue and irregular tire wear, i repaired the drivers side but…
ODI 10935184
Unknown Or Other
I pulled into work at 7:00 am 9/15/16 and at 9:00 am a fellow working told be my window was blown out. It look like it blew from the inside out.
ODI 10906831
Body · Unknown Or Other
The ash gold paint is bubbling all over the outside roof rear door sides (all over) the car to include the interior. The roof has rusted and ford won't do anything. I went to two ford dealers in san diego and called ford direct. The passed me over to the highway safety admin hotline that told me to call ford, they will handle the complaint. Everyday more paint peels off.
ODI 10836543
Unknown Or Other
I entered my car to see the dash board lights were illuminated even with car in off poistion and key removed. Tried starting car and there was no response. Tried several times and eventually got car to start. Drove several blocks, parked and the car and even after removing key, could not get car to turn off. After several attempts, the car turned off. I could hear what sounded like a fan running in the area near my…
Fire reported
ODI 10486981
Unknown Or Other
I recently noticed that the paint on my 2003 ford escape was peeling and flaking at an alarming rate, both on the roof and on the rear panel. The paint was so loose that a strong wind was able to pick up the edges and strip it off the car. On october 24, 2007 i took it to my local ford dealership, napleton's northwestern ford in chicago, for an appointment with the zone district manager. He declined my request for…
ODI 10209227
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. Three months after the vehicle was purchased, the contact noticed a block of paint chipping off of the hood. Weeks later, the condition became progressively worse. The paint began bubbling and chipping excessively. When the contact attempts to wash the vehicle the paint will come off. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 74,000 and…
ODI 10228292
Unknown Or Other
I've a 2003 ford escape that i purchased from a dealer in 2004. About a year ago, i noticed the paint chipping and peeling from the hood which i attributed to stone chips from highway driving but now, the paint is coming off on the right rear of the car where the roof section meets the main body. *tr
ODI 10188548
Unknown Or Other
Periodically and unpredictably, the key will not turn. Sometimes, it can be forced, if you are strong enough. Other times it cannot even be forced. But then it will work the next day. Moving the stearing wheel does not allow the key to turn even when trying to turn the wheel with force. My car has been towed once because 3 people tried and could not turn either key i have for the vehicle. I've been told by mechanics…
ODI 10138120
Unknown Or Other
The present is in reference to an ongoing problem with my vehicle 2003 ford escape. I purchased this said vehicle on may 05, 2004, which was sold to me as a demo. Since then i've had problems with my car. There is a problem that yet hasn't been resolved due to the fact, that they can't find its source. Since august 2004 i've been reporting that when my car sits for a while either in the morning or in the afternoon…
ODI 10121005
Unknown Or Other
I am not sure if this is a defect, but seems to me with a 2003 suv should not have paint chipping off (very small ) , so i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. 2003 ford escape. *ak
ODI 10095710
Electrical · Unknown Or Other
When the temperature is warmer, the escape intermittedly will not start. Takes anywhere from 4 to 7 times of cranking before suv starts. Occured first in aug., the ford shop reprogrammed the computer. One month later doesn't start again. Ford shop left ticket open because they can't find problem. In october, happens again. Now they have installed a piece of equipment that i have to push a button as i'm cranking if…
ODI 10069644
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
After driving car, parking and starting again, it will start but will not keep running. Usually can wait a few minutes with hood up and will be ok. Today (10/26/2019) it would not keep running. Had it towed. Purchased new 06/2003 and has always happened. Ford mechanics other mechanics do not know why.
ODI 11271153
Unknown Or Other
COMPLAINT CONCERNING 2003 FORD ESCAPE. *TS *JB
ODI 10174304