2003 Ford Escape Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 4
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while opening the rear liftgate and retrieving an item from the back seat, the lift gate separated from the vehicle and struck the contact on the head. The contact was not injured. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) recall,…
ODI 10418636
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have been having multiple problems with my hitch not wanting to open i have to lock and unlock multiple times or turn car on go in reverse then forward and put in park shut car off some times multiple times before it will allow me to open it. Last fall (2014) my hinge that holds my window on fell out. And around the same time i started having issues with my back driverside door not opening due to the lock getting…
ODI 10691166
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2003 ford escape - key won't turn. Steering is locked, as well.
ODI 10297898
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the trunk latch would sporadically open independently. In warmer temperatures, the trunk would not open at all. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not on recall and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10384510