Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 22S43
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16C12
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Consumer Complaints
2.8K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Additional Notes:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11415049
Recall Date: May 3, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Additional Notes:
THE REAR HATCH TAILGATE DOES NOT RELEASE OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. IT INDICATES THAT THE HATCH IS OPEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11415049
Recall Date: May 3, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2017 2.0 L ECOBOOST FORD ESCAPE HAD ROUGH IDLE AT START, STEADY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DEFROST WAS NOT WORKING DURI G COL SNAP. CHECK OF RESERVOIR SHOWED FLUID LEVELS BELOW MINIMUM, HAD TO PULL INTO SERVICE TO GET FLUID LEVELS UP TO MINIMUM LEVELS. UPON TAKING CAR TO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE CONCLUSION WAS FAILED ENGINNE DUE TO COOLANT INFILTRATION INN ENGINNE. WAITING ON ENGIN REPLACEMENT 3-4 MONTHS.
Corrective Action:
2017 2.0 L ECOBOOST FORD ESCAPE HAD ROUGH IDLE AT START, STEADY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DEFROST WAS NOT WORKING DURI G COL SNAP. CHECK OF RESERVOIR SHOWED FLUID LEVELS BELOW MINIMUM, HAD TO PULL INTO SERVICE TO GET FLUID LEVELS UP TO MINIMUM LEVELS. UPON TAKING CAR TO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE CONCLUSION WAS FAILED ENGINNE DUE TO COOLANT INFILTRATION INN ENGINNE. WAITING ON ENGIN REPLACEMENT 3-4 MONTHS.
Additional Notes:
2017 2.0 L ECOBOOST FORD ESCAPE HAD ROUGH IDLE AT START, STEADY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DEFROST WAS NOT WORKING DURI G COL SNAP. CHECK OF RESERVOIR SHOWED FLUID LEVELS BELOW MINIMUM, HAD TO PULL INTO SERVICE TO GET FLUID LEVELS UP TO MINIMUM LEVELS. UPON TAKING CAR TO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE CONCLUSION WAS FAILED ENGINNE DUE TO COOLANT INFILTRATION INN ENGINNE. WAITING ON ENGIN REPLACEMENT 3-4 MONTHS.
Mfg Campaign: 11414452
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE FOR OTHER MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE FOR OTHER MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE FOR OTHER MODELS OF THIS YEAR AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11413102
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNINGS. TRIED TO GET RESTARTED BUT UNABLE AND HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY CITY STREET. TOWED TO CORWIN FORD AND ENGINE WAS EVALUATED BY FORD SERVICE TECH VAN LAMONTHE. "SCAN=MANY CODES INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. PERFORMED RELATIVE COMPRESSION = #2 CYLINDER HAS LOW COMPRESSION. NEEDS NEW ENGINE."
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNINGS. TRIED TO GET RESTARTED BUT UNABLE AND HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY CITY STREET. TOWED TO CORWIN FORD AND ENGINE WAS EVALUATED BY FORD SERVICE TECH VAN LAMONTHE. "SCAN=MANY CODES INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. PERFORMED RELATIVE COMPRESSION = #2 CYLINDER HAS LOW COMPRESSION. NEEDS NEW ENGINE."
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, CAR ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR OTHER WARNINGS. TRIED TO GET RESTARTED BUT UNABLE AND HAD TO PUSH OUT OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY CITY STREET. TOWED TO CORWIN FORD AND ENGINE WAS EVALUATED BY FORD SERVICE TECH VAN LAMONTHE. "SCAN=MANY CODES INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. PERFORMED RELATIVE COMPRESSION = #2 CYLINDER HAS LOW COMPRESSION. NEEDS NEW ENGINE."
Mfg Campaign: 11412937
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Mfg Campaign: 11408348
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, AFTER I GOT GAS, THE CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME, I GOT A "HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING, PULL OVER SAFELY" ALSO MY HEAT WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN, A TUNEUP WAS DONE AS WELL AS ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS TOLD RADIATOR COOLANT WAS LOW. AFTER A FEW DAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, TOOK BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING BUT FROM DEEP INSIDE THE MOTOR AND WILL COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND I WILL BE BETTER OFF TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR.. THIS IS A KNOWN DANGEROUS FORD ISSUE AND THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED SINCE I GOT IT 2 YEARS AGO.
Mfg Campaign: 11408348
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HAD A MANUFACTURER SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICED AT LAKELAND FORD PARTS (1430 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH AN ENGINE BLOCK FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HAD A MANUFACTURER SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICED AT LAKELAND FORD PARTS (1430 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH AN ENGINE BLOCK FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HAD A MANUFACTURER SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICED AT LAKELAND FORD PARTS (1430 W MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33815). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH AN ENGINE BLOCK FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11407890
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Corrective Action:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Additional Notes:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Mfg Campaign: 11407532
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Corrective Action:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Additional Notes:
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF WHEN I'M TAKING THE GROCERIES OUT OF TRUNK
Mfg Campaign: 11407532
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE 1.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE BEGAN TO SKIP AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AFTER FIRST BEING CRANKED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SHELBY, NC. THEY SAID IT WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4 AND THAT THE BLOCK WAS CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $8600 TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK OR $5100 TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HOPED TO SEE FORD DO A RECALL SOON ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THIS WAS THE FIFTH ONE THEY HAVE SEEN THAT IS DOING THE SAME EXACT THING. THEN I READ ON THE INTERNET WHERE THIS IS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH THESE SAME TYPE YEAR MODELS AND ENGINES. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 75681 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT WILL POSSIBLY GET SOMEONE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND NEEDING ACCELLERATION POWER. I WAS PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC HEADED TOWARD ME. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE 1.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE BEGAN TO SKIP AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AFTER FIRST BEING CRANKED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SHELBY, NC. THEY SAID IT WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4 AND THAT THE BLOCK WAS CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $8600 TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK OR $5100 TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HOPED TO SEE FORD DO A RECALL SOON ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THIS WAS THE FIFTH ONE THEY HAVE SEEN THAT IS DOING THE SAME EXACT THING. THEN I READ ON THE INTERNET WHERE THIS IS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH THESE SAME TYPE YEAR MODELS AND ENGINES. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 75681 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT WILL POSSIBLY GET SOMEONE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND NEEDING ACCELLERATION POWER. I WAS PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC HEADED TOWARD ME. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE 1.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE BEGAN TO SKIP AND LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AFTER FIRST BEING CRANKED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SHELBY, NC. THEY SAID IT WAS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4 AND THAT THE BLOCK WAS CRACKED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $8600 TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK OR $5100 TO REPLACE THE SHORT BLOCK. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HOPED TO SEE FORD DO A RECALL SOON ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THIS WAS THE FIFTH ONE THEY HAVE SEEN THAT IS DOING THE SAME EXACT THING. THEN I READ ON THE INTERNET WHERE THIS IS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH THESE SAME TYPE YEAR MODELS AND ENGINES. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 75681 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT WILL POSSIBLY GET SOMEONE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IF THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND NEEDING ACCELLERATION POWER. I WAS PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC HEADED TOWARD ME. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11407358
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE 67,338 TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER (GALPIN FORD) MY COMPLAIN WAS THAT MY TRANSMISSION WHEN WARM REVERSE GEAR IS HARD TO ENGAGE AND WILL NOT GO OVER 55MPH. GOT A CALL BACK THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD REFUSED TO HELP ON ANY WAY TO FIX IT, ALMOST $6,000.00 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION WITH 67K ON IT, WHY IS FORD COMPANY NOT HELPING CUSTOMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, WHAT IS REALLY BAD FOR ME IS THAT I HAVE 2017 FORD TRANSIT THAT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I HOPE FORD IS NOT WAITING FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN BEFORE THEY FIND A FIX FOR THIS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE 67,338 TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER (GALPIN FORD) MY COMPLAIN WAS THAT MY TRANSMISSION WHEN WARM REVERSE GEAR IS HARD TO ENGAGE AND WILL NOT GO OVER 55MPH. GOT A CALL BACK THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD REFUSED TO HELP ON ANY WAY TO FIX IT, ALMOST $6,000.00 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION WITH 67K ON IT, WHY IS FORD COMPANY NOT HELPING CUSTOMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, WHAT IS REALLY BAD FOR ME IS THAT I HAVE 2017 FORD TRANSIT THAT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I HOPE FORD IS NOT WAITING FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN BEFORE THEY FIND A FIX FOR THIS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE 67,338 TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER (GALPIN FORD) MY COMPLAIN WAS THAT MY TRANSMISSION WHEN WARM REVERSE GEAR IS HARD TO ENGAGE AND WILL NOT GO OVER 55MPH. GOT A CALL BACK THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD REFUSED TO HELP ON ANY WAY TO FIX IT, ALMOST $6,000.00 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION WITH 67K ON IT, WHY IS FORD COMPANY NOT HELPING CUSTOMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, WHAT IS REALLY BAD FOR ME IS THAT I HAVE 2017 FORD TRANSIT THAT HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION. I HOPE FORD IS NOT WAITING FOR SOMETHING BAD TO HAPPEN BEFORE THEY FIND A FIX FOR THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11407141
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN LOST COOLANT AND OVERHEATING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0302. RECENTLY BOUGHT VEHICLE UNKNOWINGLY OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE NOW STUCK WITH THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS OUT THERE FROM FORD ESCAPE OWNERS. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE
Corrective Action:
COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN LOST COOLANT AND OVERHEATING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0302. RECENTLY BOUGHT VEHICLE UNKNOWINGLY OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE NOW STUCK WITH THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS OUT THERE FROM FORD ESCAPE OWNERS. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE
Additional Notes:
COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDER RESULTING IN LOST COOLANT AND OVERHEATING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0302. RECENTLY BOUGHT VEHICLE UNKNOWINGLY OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE NOW STUCK WITH THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS OUT THERE FROM FORD ESCAPE OWNERS. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE
Mfg Campaign: 11407152
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
SPARK STUCK IN CYLINDER CREATING A MISFIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF CONTINUOUSLY
Corrective Action:
SPARK STUCK IN CYLINDER CREATING A MISFIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF CONTINUOUSLY
Additional Notes:
SPARK STUCK IN CYLINDER CREATING A MISFIRE CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF CONTINUOUSLY
Mfg Campaign: 11406770
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11406378
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN CHANGING LANES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST WHEN DOING THIS. I TRIED SWAPPING TIRES BUT THIS DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS. IT'S REALLY NOTICEABLE ON THE HIGHWAY. I ONLY HAVE 47800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11406378
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST RUNS VERY ROUGH AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO FIRST CYLINDER. ONCE TORE DOWN VISIBLE DIVOT IN BLOCK THAT APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT WAY. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ALMOST 6,000 OUT OF POCKET. WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE 5 MONTHS AGO WON'T COVER REPAIR
Corrective Action:
WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST RUNS VERY ROUGH AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO FIRST CYLINDER. ONCE TORE DOWN VISIBLE DIVOT IN BLOCK THAT APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT WAY. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ALMOST 6,000 OUT OF POCKET. WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE 5 MONTHS AGO WON'T COVER REPAIR
Additional Notes:
WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST RUNS VERY ROUGH AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO FIRST CYLINDER. ONCE TORE DOWN VISIBLE DIVOT IN BLOCK THAT APPEARS TO BE MANUFACTURED THAT WAY. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ALMOST 6,000 OUT OF POCKET. WARRANTY PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE 5 MONTHS AGO WON'T COVER REPAIR
Mfg Campaign: 11406260
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE ASSISTED POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THE STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE AND UNABLE TO STEER WHILE I WAS ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE SEVERAL DEATHS IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY! FORD HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODELS, AND A RECALL WAS MADE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT!
Corrective Action:
THE ASSISTED POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THE STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE AND UNABLE TO STEER WHILE I WAS ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE SEVERAL DEATHS IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY! FORD HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODELS, AND A RECALL WAS MADE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT!
Additional Notes:
THE ASSISTED POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THE STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE AND UNABLE TO STEER WHILE I WAS ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE SEVERAL DEATHS IF NOT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY! FORD HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODELS, AND A RECALL WAS MADE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT!
Mfg Campaign: 11405937
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT. UPON A VISIT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC ALSO INFORMED HIM THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE OCCURRING NEAR THE GAS TANK, THE DEFECT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT. UPON A VISIT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC ALSO INFORMED HIM THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE OCCURRING NEAR THE GAS TANK, THE DEFECT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THERE WAS CONDENSATION BUILT UP INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT. UPON A VISIT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE TAIL LIGHT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC ALSO INFORMED HIM THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE OCCURRING NEAR THE GAS TANK, THE DEFECT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11405994
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON 2/17/21 MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ON A BUSY INTERSTATE RIGHT AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. NO WHERE SAFE TO PULL OFF. THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER ALONG WITH NOISE AND SYSTEM ERROR FLASHED ACROSS DASHBOARD STATING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CARE EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED IN TO DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTER COMPLETELY BLEW. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 6 WEEKS. I JUST GOT IT BACK LAST NIGHT. THEY SAID THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REDESIGNED AND IF IT MADE ME FEEL ANY BETTER THERE WERE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE I WAS HAVING AND THEY WERE WORKING ON. THE ICING ON THE CAKE WAS WHEN THEY CALLED ME YESTERDAY TO SAY IT WAS FINALLY REPAIR AFTER 6 WEEKS THAT IT FELL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO WE GOT SOCKED WITH THE $100 DEDUCTABLE. WHEN A MAJOR CAR PART HAS TO BE "REDESIGNED" FOR ANY REPAIR TO BE MADE, THAT SHOULD BE A RED FLAG TO THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECALL ISSUED.
Corrective Action:
ON 2/17/21 MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ON A BUSY INTERSTATE RIGHT AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. NO WHERE SAFE TO PULL OFF. THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER ALONG WITH NOISE AND SYSTEM ERROR FLASHED ACROSS DASHBOARD STATING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CARE EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED IN TO DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTER COMPLETELY BLEW. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 6 WEEKS. I JUST GOT IT BACK LAST NIGHT. THEY SAID THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REDESIGNED AND IF IT MADE ME FEEL ANY BETTER THERE WERE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE I WAS HAVING AND THEY WERE WORKING ON. THE ICING ON THE CAKE WAS WHEN THEY CALLED ME YESTERDAY TO SAY IT WAS FINALLY REPAIR AFTER 6 WEEKS THAT IT FELL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO WE GOT SOCKED WITH THE $100 DEDUCTABLE. WHEN A MAJOR CAR PART HAS TO BE "REDESIGNED" FOR ANY REPAIR TO BE MADE, THAT SHOULD BE A RED FLAG TO THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECALL ISSUED.
Additional Notes:
ON 2/17/21 MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ON A BUSY INTERSTATE RIGHT AFTER A MAJOR SNOW STORM. NO WHERE SAFE TO PULL OFF. THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER ALONG WITH NOISE AND SYSTEM ERROR FLASHED ACROSS DASHBOARD STATING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CARE EVENTUALLY LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED IN TO DEALERSHIP. TORQUE CONVERTER COMPLETELY BLEW. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 6 WEEKS. I JUST GOT IT BACK LAST NIGHT. THEY SAID THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REDESIGNED AND IF IT MADE ME FEEL ANY BETTER THERE WERE MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE I WAS HAVING AND THEY WERE WORKING ON. THE ICING ON THE CAKE WAS WHEN THEY CALLED ME YESTERDAY TO SAY IT WAS FINALLY REPAIR AFTER 6 WEEKS THAT IT FELL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SO WE GOT SOCKED WITH THE $100 DEDUCTABLE. WHEN A MAJOR CAR PART HAS TO BE "REDESIGNED" FOR ANY REPAIR TO BE MADE, THAT SHOULD BE A RED FLAG TO THE MANUFACTURER AND A RECALL ISSUED.
Mfg Campaign: 11406043
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2021
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