Ford Escape Body Problems
- 891
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 2001–2020
- Stored years
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 891 stored complaint records:
- 30 indicate a crash
- 23 indicate injury
- 13 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- wheel well · 23 records
- passenger side · 18 records
- rear passenger · 12 records
- rear wheel · 11 records
- completely rusted · 11 records
- independent mechanic · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 291 |
| 60–100k mi | 182 |
| 150–400k mi | 136 |
| 30–60k mi | 97 |
| 1–30k mi | 77 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Body
Black paint fade-ing to white above front windshield.
ODI 11302493
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact leased a 2020 ford escape. The contact stated that the headlamp covers were foggy on the inside however, the headlamps provided adequate illumination. The bulbs were located above the headlamp covers. The vehicle was taken to steven's jersey city ford 740 nj-440, jersey city new jersey 07304 phone number [redacted] to be inspected. The dealer inspected the headlamps and informed the contact that…
ODI 11309242
Body · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle was being driven and had only been started and moving for less than 5 minutes. Noticed that windshield wipers would not shut off or change speeds, then noticed a slight odor in car that increasingly strengthened. Phoned my husband while at a stop light, odor of something burning became much stronger, then noticed smoke coming between the the drivers side hood seam and between the hood and the windshield,…
Fire reported
ODI 11300132
Body · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Profusely leaking water into cabin soaking rear headliner above rear driver and passenger windows. Coming from roof racks or sunroof, no damage to vehicle. Concerned leaking water will cause electrical problems to vehicle. Numerous complaints and a tsb on issue. *tr
ODI 11297679
Body
Exterior passenger side door handle fell off. The vehicle was stationary. It fell off while opening the door
ODI 11297225
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service. The mechanic noticed that the entire undercarriage and crossmember were corroded. The contact called heller ford (700 w main st, el paso, il 61738, [redacted]) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11291480
Body
During my last oil change, 12/23/2019, i was told the technician told he could not re-attach my "splash shield" due excessive rust where the shield fasteners are supposed to hold the shield in place. Approximately 10 screws cannot be re-installed due to rust. This shield if re-attached could have fallen off during operation causing unknown multiple issues including causing a crash. My problem occurred during an oil…
ODI 11291869
Body
Vehicle had recall work done regarding for handles, since then i have experienced not stop issues with drivers door handle getting stuck in open position which causes the door not to securely latch closed. I have brought the vehicle back and was told it's just a lubrication issue.
ODI 11287086