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356 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR SHOWED ERROR OF 'STOP SAFELY NOW' AND THE GAS ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. THIS IS A AWD HYBRID ESCAPE, WAS STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD FOR 15+ MINUTES. AFTER TURNING OFF AND ON MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, GAS ENGINE DID THEN TURN ON. DEALER HAS NO CLUE WHAT HAPPEN, DID A 'MASTER RESET' AND SAID IT'S FIXED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
CAR SHOWED ERROR OF 'STOP SAFELY NOW' AND THE GAS ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. THIS IS A AWD HYBRID ESCAPE, WAS STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD FOR 15+ MINUTES. AFTER TURNING OFF AND ON MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, GAS ENGINE DID THEN TURN ON. DEALER HAS NO CLUE WHAT HAPPEN, DID A 'MASTER RESET' AND SAID IT'S FIXED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
CAR SHOWED ERROR OF 'STOP SAFELY NOW' AND THE GAS ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. THIS IS A AWD HYBRID ESCAPE, WAS STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD FOR 15+ MINUTES. AFTER TURNING OFF AND ON MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE FROM PARK, GAS ENGINE DID THEN TURN ON. DEALER HAS NO CLUE WHAT HAPPEN, DID A 'MASTER RESET' AND SAID IT'S FIXED. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11366172
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11364301
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
THE TOP OF DASH BOARD IN ITS ENTIRETY BUT SPECIFICALLY THE TRIM PIECE AROUND THE HEADS-UP DISPLAY ON SPECIFIC TRIM/MODES CREATES A REFLECTION UPON THE WINDSHIELD, PARTICULARLY DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVERS MAIN SIGHT LINE, WITH SUCH LOW OPACITY IT MAKES DRIVING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY THE TRIM PIECE IS SMOOTH PLASTIC, WHEREAS THE DASH ITSELF IS TEXTURED. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY DURING THE DAY DURING ANY LIGHTING CONDITION OUTSIDE AND IS INCREASED WITH DIRECT SUNSHINE UPON THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11364301
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BRAND NEW 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID CAR INTERMITTENTLY STOPS AND CEASES. SEEMS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET. CAR IS INACCESSIBLE AND CANT EVEN GET INTO NEUTRAL. TRIED DISENGAGING ELECTRICAL BATTERY. HAD TO LET SIT FOR 15+ MINS AND CAR SEEMS TO REBOOT ITSELF. THEN YOU CAN START AND PUT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE ETC BUT ACCELERATION DOES NOT WORK AND ONLY IDLES. THIS IS 2ND TIME HAPPENING. FIRST TIME, WE LET IT SIT FOR 30 MORE MINS AND SEEMS IT ELECTRICALLY REBOOTED ITSELF AND CAR WORKED. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD IT 1 WEEK AND SAID ITS FINE NO COMPUTER ISSUES. [XXX]. (8/19/20). NOW, 8/28/2020 THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND WILL BE LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. WE HAD A 2012 ESCAPE THAT DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON HIGHWAY IN 2014. FORD IS NOT PUTTING OUT SAFE PRODUCTS AND NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR THESE FAULTS AS THESE ARE SERIOUS ENDANGERMENT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS LIVES. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Corrective Action:
BRAND NEW 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID CAR INTERMITTENTLY STOPS AND CEASES. SEEMS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET. CAR IS INACCESSIBLE AND CANT EVEN GET INTO NEUTRAL. TRIED DISENGAGING ELECTRICAL BATTERY. HAD TO LET SIT FOR 15+ MINS AND CAR SEEMS TO REBOOT ITSELF. THEN YOU CAN START AND PUT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE ETC BUT ACCELERATION DOES NOT WORK AND ONLY IDLES. THIS IS 2ND TIME HAPPENING. FIRST TIME, WE LET IT SIT FOR 30 MORE MINS AND SEEMS IT ELECTRICALLY REBOOTED ITSELF AND CAR WORKED. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD IT 1 WEEK AND SAID ITS FINE NO COMPUTER ISSUES. [XXX]. (8/19/20). NOW, 8/28/2020 THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND WILL BE LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. WE HAD A 2012 ESCAPE THAT DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON HIGHWAY IN 2014. FORD IS NOT PUTTING OUT SAFE PRODUCTS AND NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR THESE FAULTS AS THESE ARE SERIOUS ENDANGERMENT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS LIVES. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Additional Notes:
BRAND NEW 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID CAR INTERMITTENTLY STOPS AND CEASES. SEEMS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET. CAR IS INACCESSIBLE AND CANT EVEN GET INTO NEUTRAL. TRIED DISENGAGING ELECTRICAL BATTERY. HAD TO LET SIT FOR 15+ MINS AND CAR SEEMS TO REBOOT ITSELF. THEN YOU CAN START AND PUT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE ETC BUT ACCELERATION DOES NOT WORK AND ONLY IDLES. THIS IS 2ND TIME HAPPENING. FIRST TIME, WE LET IT SIT FOR 30 MORE MINS AND SEEMS IT ELECTRICALLY REBOOTED ITSELF AND CAR WORKED. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD IT 1 WEEK AND SAID ITS FINE NO COMPUTER ISSUES. [XXX]. (8/19/20). NOW, 8/28/2020 THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND WILL BE LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. WE HAD A 2012 ESCAPE THAT DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON HIGHWAY IN 2014. FORD IS NOT PUTTING OUT SAFE PRODUCTS AND NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR THESE FAULTS AS THESE ARE SERIOUS ENDANGERMENT TO THEIR CUSTOMERS LIVES. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mfg Campaign: 11351755
Recall Date: Aug 28, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINE WHILE IN DRIVE. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN REMOVING FOOT TO PUT ON GAS THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WE ALMOST ROLLED BACK INTO A LADY THAT WAS PUSHING A STROLLER. FORD SAYS THEY HAVE NO REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN PROVIDE VIDEO.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINE WHILE IN DRIVE. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN REMOVING FOOT TO PUT ON GAS THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WE ALMOST ROLLED BACK INTO A LADY THAT WAS PUSHING A STROLLER. FORD SAYS THEY HAVE NO REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN PROVIDE VIDEO.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINE WHILE IN DRIVE. AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN REMOVING FOOT TO PUT ON GAS THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WE ALMOST ROLLED BACK INTO A LADY THAT WAS PUSHING A STROLLER. FORD SAYS THEY HAVE NO REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN PROVIDE VIDEO.
Mfg Campaign: 11350126
Recall Date: Aug 18, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Mfg Campaign: 11331444
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Mfg Campaign: 11331444
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH A WARNING APPEARED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WITH A HAZARD SIGN. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SLOWED TO APPX 5MPH. WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS LATER AN ONCOMING AMBULANCE APPEARED OVER THE HILL IN THE OPPOSITE LANE AND PROCEEDED PAST. POWER STILL WAS NOT RESTORED. CONTINUED SHORT DISTANCE UNTIL ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. ARRANGED FOR VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FRIENDLY FORD POUGHKEEPSIE NY. VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY BEEN SERVICED DUE TO COMPLAINT THAT BACKUP CAMERA INTERMITTENTLY FAILED AND BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN A SERVICE NOTICE INDICATING A SERVICE UPDATE WAS NEEDED AS VEHICLE COULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED.
Mfg Campaign: 11331444
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS <500 MILES ON IT. HEADLINER DROPPING BELOW DOOR TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS <500 MILES ON IT. HEADLINER DROPPING BELOW DOOR TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS <500 MILES ON IT. HEADLINER DROPPING BELOW DOOR TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330866
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330875
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330875
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE PURCHASED 5/12/20. ON 5/22/20, AT ODO 84 MILES, ON STARTUP, VEHICLE DISPLAYED POWERTRAIN FAULT - ILLUMINATES WHEN A POWERTRAIN OR AWD FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. VEHICLE FLAT BED TOWED TO SUNSTATE FORD WEST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO FL (PURCHASE DEALERSHIP). SERVICE TEAM HAD VEHICLE 5 DAYS. CLEARED CODES U0131, U0100, U0140, U0155, U0198, U0253, U0257, P0919, U0212, U023A, U0103, U0111, U0121, U013F, U0159, U0232, U0233, U0293, U0401, U0415, U0420, U0424, U0531, U0101, U0418, U0429, U0146. 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. 20 MILE DRIVE RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO CAUSE OR CORRECTION. ONLY EXPLAINED POWERTRAIN FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. SINCE RETURN, REAR AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE INTERMITTENT FAILURE, BACK UP CAMERA FAILURE, HEADLINER DROP AT FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR SEAL. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330875
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I RECEIVED A NOTOFICATION FOR A "FIELD SERVICE ACTION" 20B14 FOR A POWETRAIN CONTROL MODULE UPDATE ON MY 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID DUE TO "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DTC'S P0340 AND P0340 I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 23 APRIL 2020 FOR THE UPDATE, I WAS THEN INFORMED MY MY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS UPDATE IS NOW ON INDEFINITE HOLD DUE TO THE UPDAYE CAUSING ADDITIONAL FAULT CODES ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STERRING AND OTHER SYSTEMS. HE ALSO PROVIDED ME WITH A LETTER FROM DAVID J. JOHNSON DIRECTOR SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS TAHT WAS SENT TO ALL FORD AND LINCOLN DEALERS PLACING "NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION/DELVERY HOLD ON ALL IN STOCK VEHICLES UNTIL THE FIELD SERVICE ACTION CAN BE PERFORMED. I WILL ATTACH THIS LETTER TO MY COMPLAINT. MY QUESTION/CONCERN IS, THAT IF FORD DEEMS THESE VEHICLES UNSAFE TO DRIVE FOR DEMONSTRATIONS DRIVES AND DELIVERY, WHY DOES FORD CONSIDER THEM SAFE ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE ON A DAILY BASIS?
Corrective Action:
I RECEIVED A NOTOFICATION FOR A "FIELD SERVICE ACTION" 20B14 FOR A POWETRAIN CONTROL MODULE UPDATE ON MY 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID DUE TO "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DTC'S P0340 AND P0340 I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 23 APRIL 2020 FOR THE UPDATE, I WAS THEN INFORMED MY MY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS UPDATE IS NOW ON INDEFINITE HOLD DUE TO THE UPDAYE CAUSING ADDITIONAL FAULT CODES ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STERRING AND OTHER SYSTEMS. HE ALSO PROVIDED ME WITH A LETTER FROM DAVID J. JOHNSON DIRECTOR SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS TAHT WAS SENT TO ALL FORD AND LINCOLN DEALERS PLACING "NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION/DELVERY HOLD ON ALL IN STOCK VEHICLES UNTIL THE FIELD SERVICE ACTION CAN BE PERFORMED. I WILL ATTACH THIS LETTER TO MY COMPLAINT. MY QUESTION/CONCERN IS, THAT IF FORD DEEMS THESE VEHICLES UNSAFE TO DRIVE FOR DEMONSTRATIONS DRIVES AND DELIVERY, WHY DOES FORD CONSIDER THEM SAFE ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE ON A DAILY BASIS?
Additional Notes:
I RECEIVED A NOTOFICATION FOR A "FIELD SERVICE ACTION" 20B14 FOR A POWETRAIN CONTROL MODULE UPDATE ON MY 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID DUE TO "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND DTC'S P0340 AND P0340 I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 23 APRIL 2020 FOR THE UPDATE, I WAS THEN INFORMED MY MY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS UPDATE IS NOW ON INDEFINITE HOLD DUE TO THE UPDAYE CAUSING ADDITIONAL FAULT CODES ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STERRING AND OTHER SYSTEMS. HE ALSO PROVIDED ME WITH A LETTER FROM DAVID J. JOHNSON DIRECTOR SERVICE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS TAHT WAS SENT TO ALL FORD AND LINCOLN DEALERS PLACING "NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION/DELVERY HOLD ON ALL IN STOCK VEHICLES UNTIL THE FIELD SERVICE ACTION CAN BE PERFORMED. I WILL ATTACH THIS LETTER TO MY COMPLAINT. MY QUESTION/CONCERN IS, THAT IF FORD DEEMS THESE VEHICLES UNSAFE TO DRIVE FOR DEMONSTRATIONS DRIVES AND DELIVERY, WHY DOES FORD CONSIDER THEM SAFE ENOUGH FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE ON A DAILY BASIS?
Mfg Campaign: 11322117
Recall Date: Apr 24, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MULTIPLE TIMES VEHICLE HAS SAID STOP SAFELY NOW WHILE DRIVING AND LIMITED ME TO ENOUGH POWER TO MAINTAIN 15MPH AT THE MOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND HAS REQUIRED PULLING TO THE SHOULDER.
Corrective Action:
MULTIPLE TIMES VEHICLE HAS SAID STOP SAFELY NOW WHILE DRIVING AND LIMITED ME TO ENOUGH POWER TO MAINTAIN 15MPH AT THE MOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND HAS REQUIRED PULLING TO THE SHOULDER.
Additional Notes:
MULTIPLE TIMES VEHICLE HAS SAID STOP SAFELY NOW WHILE DRIVING AND LIMITED ME TO ENOUGH POWER TO MAINTAIN 15MPH AT THE MOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND HAS REQUIRED PULLING TO THE SHOULDER.
Mfg Campaign: 11318338
Recall Date: Mar 16, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
UNEXPECTED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS ON BATTERY-ONLY (HYBRID VEHICLE). PULLED OVER, AND ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. UNABLE TO RE-START ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER. DEALERSHIP STATED "ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN FAULT" BUT FOUND NOTHING. THAT WAS ON FEBRUARY 14TH A 1,875 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, AND THE WARNING/LOSS OF POWER HAPPENED AGAIN ON MARCH 2, 2020 WITH 2,003 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ALSO NOTE: THERE ARE ADDITIONAL 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID OWNERS REPORTING THIS ISSUE ON FORDESCAPE.ORG UNDER THE "STOP SAFETY NOW" FORUM TOPIC.
Corrective Action:
UNEXPECTED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS ON BATTERY-ONLY (HYBRID VEHICLE). PULLED OVER, AND ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. UNABLE TO RE-START ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER. DEALERSHIP STATED "ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN FAULT" BUT FOUND NOTHING. THAT WAS ON FEBRUARY 14TH A 1,875 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, AND THE WARNING/LOSS OF POWER HAPPENED AGAIN ON MARCH 2, 2020 WITH 2,003 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ALSO NOTE: THERE ARE ADDITIONAL 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID OWNERS REPORTING THIS ISSUE ON FORDESCAPE.ORG UNDER THE "STOP SAFETY NOW" FORUM TOPIC.
Additional Notes:
UNEXPECTED "STOP SAFELY NOW" WARNING APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS ON BATTERY-ONLY (HYBRID VEHICLE). PULLED OVER, AND ENGINE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. UNABLE TO RE-START ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER. DEALERSHIP STATED "ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN FAULT" BUT FOUND NOTHING. THAT WAS ON FEBRUARY 14TH A 1,875 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, AND THE WARNING/LOSS OF POWER HAPPENED AGAIN ON MARCH 2, 2020 WITH 2,003 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ALSO NOTE: THERE ARE ADDITIONAL 2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID OWNERS REPORTING THIS ISSUE ON FORDESCAPE.ORG UNDER THE "STOP SAFETY NOW" FORUM TOPIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11316185
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE STEADILY DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, I SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY RECEIVED A WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER'S DISPLAY TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY NOW. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WHERE ROAD HAD A SHOULDER, BUT THE CAR'S SPEED WAS LIMITED TO MAYBE 10 MPH EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED. (THE CAR IS A HYBRID, BUT HAD ONLY VERY LIMITED PROPULSIVE POWER IN WHAT SEEMED TO BE AN ELECTRIC MODE.) THE GAS ENGINE DID NOT KICK IN EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. AFTER UNSUCCESSFULLY TRYING TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM USING THE OWNER'S MANUAL, I PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, THEN PRESSED IT AGAIN TO RESTART. THE GAS ENGINE STARTED, I REGAINED THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, AND THE CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN "ESCALATED" AS EFFORTS CONTINUE TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE AND THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE CAR'S HEATER WAS ON, AS WERE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE RADIO WAS PROBABLY ON. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WAS DISPLAYED BUT WE WERE NOT USING THE GPS TO NAVIGATE. MY CELL PHONE WAS NOT ON, BUT IT WAS LYING ON THE CONSOLE. (I BELIEVE THERE IS A LARGE CELL PHONE TOWER WITHIN SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS OF WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.) THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT. ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS RECEIVED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE P1AOC WHEN TESTING THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THIS MEANS THAT A "SYSTEM OVERLOAD" WAS DETECTED. IN RESPONSE TO THE CODE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SYSTEM WAS "RESET" AND THEN CHECKED FOR UPDATES. I AM AWAITING FURTHER NEWS FROM THE SECOND DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE STEADILY DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, I SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY RECEIVED A WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER'S DISPLAY TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY NOW. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WHERE ROAD HAD A SHOULDER, BUT THE CAR'S SPEED WAS LIMITED TO MAYBE 10 MPH EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED. (THE CAR IS A HYBRID, BUT HAD ONLY VERY LIMITED PROPULSIVE POWER IN WHAT SEEMED TO BE AN ELECTRIC MODE.) THE GAS ENGINE DID NOT KICK IN EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. AFTER UNSUCCESSFULLY TRYING TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM USING THE OWNER'S MANUAL, I PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, THEN PRESSED IT AGAIN TO RESTART. THE GAS ENGINE STARTED, I REGAINED THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, AND THE CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN "ESCALATED" AS EFFORTS CONTINUE TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE AND THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE CAR'S HEATER WAS ON, AS WERE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE RADIO WAS PROBABLY ON. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WAS DISPLAYED BUT WE WERE NOT USING THE GPS TO NAVIGATE. MY CELL PHONE WAS NOT ON, BUT IT WAS LYING ON THE CONSOLE. (I BELIEVE THERE IS A LARGE CELL PHONE TOWER WITHIN SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS OF WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.) THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT. ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS RECEIVED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE P1AOC WHEN TESTING THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THIS MEANS THAT A "SYSTEM OVERLOAD" WAS DETECTED. IN RESPONSE TO THE CODE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SYSTEM WAS "RESET" AND THEN CHECKED FOR UPDATES. I AM AWAITING FURTHER NEWS FROM THE SECOND DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE STEADILY DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY, I SUDDENLY LOST ENGINE POWER AND SIMULTANEOUSLY RECEIVED A WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER'S DISPLAY TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY NOW. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WHERE ROAD HAD A SHOULDER, BUT THE CAR'S SPEED WAS LIMITED TO MAYBE 10 MPH EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PRESSED. (THE CAR IS A HYBRID, BUT HAD ONLY VERY LIMITED PROPULSIVE POWER IN WHAT SEEMED TO BE AN ELECTRIC MODE.) THE GAS ENGINE DID NOT KICK IN EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. AFTER UNSUCCESSFULLY TRYING TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM USING THE OWNER'S MANUAL, I PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR, THEN PRESSED IT AGAIN TO RESTART. THE GAS ENGINE STARTED, I REGAINED THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, AND THE CAR APPEARED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN "ESCALATED" AS EFFORTS CONTINUE TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE AND THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE CAR'S HEATER WAS ON, AS WERE THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. THE RADIO WAS PROBABLY ON. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WAS DISPLAYED BUT WE WERE NOT USING THE GPS TO NAVIGATE. MY CELL PHONE WAS NOT ON, BUT IT WAS LYING ON THE CONSOLE. (I BELIEVE THERE IS A LARGE CELL PHONE TOWER WITHIN SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS OF WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.) THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES ON IT. ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS RECEIVED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE P1AOC WHEN TESTING THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THIS MEANS THAT A "SYSTEM OVERLOAD" WAS DETECTED. IN RESPONSE TO THE CODE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE SYSTEM WAS "RESET" AND THEN CHECKED FOR UPDATES. I AM AWAITING FURTHER NEWS FROM THE SECOND DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11299378
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2020
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