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Defect Investigations of Ford Escape

There have been 23 defect investigations conducted for the following Ford Escape model year vehicles.

1 Doors latch defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Dec. 19, 2019. It was closed on Feb. 7, 2022. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
In December 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 Ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and Lincoln
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2013 Ford C-max, the 2014 Ford C-max, the 2015 Ford C-max, the 2013 Ford Escape, the 2014 Ford Escape, the 2015 Ford Escape, the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2011 Ford Fiesta, the 2012 Ford Fiesta, the 2013 Ford Fiesta, the 2014 Ford Fiesta, the 2015 Ford Fiesta, the 2012 Ford Focus, the 2013 Ford Focus, the 2014 Ford Focus, the 2015 Ford Focus, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, the 2015 Ford Focus Electric, the 2013 Ford Fusion, the 2014 Ford Fusion, the 2015 Ford Fusion, the 2016 Ford Fusion, the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the 2015 Ford Mustang, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, the 2015 Lincoln MKC, the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, the 2016 Lincoln MKZ, the 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, the 2014 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, the 2015 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid, the 2016 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid.
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2 Latches/locks/linkages defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 16, 2016. It was closed on Oct. 29, 2016. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 73 reports concerning the door latches on model year 2012-2013 Ford focus vehicles. Complainants alleged that the door(s) failed to latch, with several reports indicating that the "door ajar" warning light on the dash appeared.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2013 Ford C-max, the 2014 Ford C-max, the 2015 Ford C-max, the 2013 Ford C-max Energi, the 2014 Ford C-max Energi, the 2015 Ford C-max Energi, the 2013 Ford C-max Hybrid, the 2015 Ford C-max Hybrid, the 2013 Ford Escape, the 2014 Ford Escape, the 2015 Ford Escape, the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2012 Ford Focus, the 2013 Ford Focus, the 2014 Ford Focus, the 2015 Ford Focus, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, the 2015 Ford Focus Electric, the 2015 Ford Mustang, the 2014 Ford Transit Connect, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect, the 2015 Lincoln MKC.
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3 Engine defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Feb. 21, 2013. It was closed on Feb. 28, 2014. On February 21, 2013, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (etb) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (my) 2009-2013 Ford escape, fusion, mariner and milan vehicles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2009 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Escape, the 2011 Ford Escape, the 2012 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2010 Ford Fusion, the 2011 Ford Fusion, the 2012 Ford Fusion, the 2013 Ford Fusion, the 2009 Mercury Mariner, the 2010 Mercury Mariner, the 2011 Mercury Mariner, the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the 2010 Mercury Milan, the 2011 Mercury Milan.
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4 Vehicle speed control accelerator pedal defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 17, 2012. It was closed on Jul. 17, 2012. On July 8, 2012, the center for auto safety has petitioned NHTSA to open defect investigations on model year (my) 2002 â– 2004 Ford escape and Mazda tribute vehicles with certain cruise control cables.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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5 Body hatchback/liftgate defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 27, 2011. It was closed on Aug. 18, 2011. In its response to the agency, Ford acknowledged a higher than normal level of glass breakage incidents in the model year (my) 2010 to early-build my 2011 subject vehicles. The incidentsoccurred when the liftgate glass was being opened, or more typically while being closed, but in both cases while
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2010 Ford Escape, the 2011 Ford Escape, the 2010 Mercury Mariner, the 2011 Mercury Mariner.
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6 Brake antilock control unit/module defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jan. 14, 2010. It was closed on Feb. 29, 2012. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Ford and Mazda recalled model year (my) 2001 through 2004 Ford escape (07v-156) and Mazda tribute (07v-157) vehicles due to non-crash fires or non-fire thermal events originating in the engine compartment at or near the abs control module.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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7 Brake antilock control unit/module defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 15, 2009. It was closed on Jan. 15, 2010. in letters dated March 30, 2007, Ford motor company (Ford) and Mazda north american operations (Mazda) notified the agency that they will conduct recalls 07v-156 and 07v-157, respectively, to remedy a safety defect that may result in fire in a wiring connector used in certain model year (my)
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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8 Brake antilock control unit/module defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 14, 2009. It was closed on Apr. 15, 2009. The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition dated March 5, 2009 alleging that the petitioner never received the recall remedy for 07v-156 and that, as a result, the petitioner's my2003 Ford escape caught fire at the abs control module.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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9 Tire valve defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 14, 2008. It was closed on Apr. 9, 2009. on October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company. The valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, the 2007 Ford Edge, the 2008 Ford Edge, the 2007 Ford Escape, the 2008 Ford Escape, the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2007 Ford Expedition, the 2008 Ford Expedition, the 2007 Ford Explorer, the 2008 Ford Explorer, the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2007 Ford F-150, the 2008 Ford F-150, the 2007 Ford Focus, the 2008 Ford Focus, the 2007 Ford Freestar, the 2007 Ford Freestyle, the 2007 Ford Fusion, the 2008 Ford Fusion, the 2007 Ford Grand Marquis, the 2007 Ford Mustang, the 2008 Ford Mustang, the 2007 Ford Ranger, the 2008 Ford Ranger, the 2007 Ford Taurus, the 2008 Ford Taurus, the 2007 Lincoln Mark, the 2008 Lincoln Mark, the 2007 Lincoln MKX, the 2008 Lincoln MKX, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, the 2007 Lincoln Town Car, the 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, the 2007 Mercury Mariner, the 2008 Mercury Mariner, the 2007 Mercury Milan, the 2008 Mercury Milan, the 2007 Mercury Montego, the 2007 Mercury Monterey, the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2008 Mercury Sable.
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10 Brake antilock defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Oct. 30, 2006. It was closed on Apr. 17, 2007. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
In letters dated March 30, 2007, Ford and Mazda notified NHTSA that they will conduct safety recalls to remedy a safety defect that may result in fire in a wiring connector used in certain model year (my) 2001-2004 Ford escape and Mazda tribute sport utility vehicles equipped with abs.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute.
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11 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jun. 24, 2004. It was closed on Aug. 31, 2004. Summary:the petitioner alleges that after having the recall remedy performed on her model year (my) 2001 Ford escape, it continued to exhibit an intermittent stall condition. Consequently, she petitioned the agency to examine the adequacy of the recall remedy for safety recall 04v-165.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape.
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12 Front seat belts buckle assembly defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Jul. 14, 2003. It was closed on Dec. 31, 2003. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
This investigation was opened on July 14, 2003 based on 4 reports alleging the driver's safety belt buckle failed to latch or remain latched. Mazda notified odi that it transferred engineering responsibility to Ford when the vehicle design was brought to the united states for production in Ford's
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute.
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13 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Sep. 10, 2002. It was closed on Apr. 15, 2004. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Ford's and Mazda's letters to NHTSA dated April 5 and April 9, 2004, state that they will recall model year 2001-03 Ford escape and Mazda tribute vehicles with the v6 engine built thru September 11, 2002.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute.
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14 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Dec. 7, 2001. It was closed on Sep. 10, 2002. Allege that the engine stalls without warning while driving
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute.
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15 Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation was opened on Feb. 21, 2001. It was closed on Dec. 21, 2001. This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute.
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16 Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether healey brothers Ford, LLC of beacon, new york, has complied with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. The safety act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2021 Ford Escape.
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17 Back over prevention: sensing system: camera defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

On September 23, 2020, Ford motor company (Ford) filed a noncompliance recall report under 49 cfr part 573 (NHTSA recall no. 20v-575), recalling 620,246 model year (my) 2020 Ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, explorer, mustang, transit, expedition, escape, ranger and edge, and Lincoln nautilus
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2020 Ford Edge, the 2020 Ford Escape, the 2020 Ford Expedition, the 2020 Ford Explorer, the 2020 Ford F-150, the 2020 Ford F-250, the 2020 Ford F-350, the 2020 Ford F-450, the 2020 Ford F-550, the 2020 Ford Mustang, the 2020 Ford Ranger, the 2020 Ford Transit, the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
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18 Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2013 Ford Escape.
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19 Vehicle speed control defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

This investigation resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
NHTSA's office of defects investigation (odi) has been monitoring an issue involving the potential failure of the throttle to return to idle when the accelerator pedal has been released in certain Ford escape and Mazda tribute vehicles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2001 Mazda Tribute, the 2002 Mazda Tribute, the 2003 Mazda Tribute, the 2004 Mazda Tribute.
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20 Body door hinge and attachments defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 118 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging a failure of the spot welds in the check arm bracket for the front doors in 2020-2021 Ford escape vehicles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2020 Ford Escape, the 2021 Ford Escape, the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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21 Steering electric power assist system defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

On may 27, 2014, amended June 2, 2014, Ford motor company (Ford) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 740,878 model year (my) 2008 through 2011 Ford escape vehicles
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2008 Ford Escape, the 2009 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Escape, the 2011 Ford Escape, the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2008 Mercury Mariner, the 2009 Mercury Mariner, the 2010 Mercury Mariner, the 2011 Mercury Mariner, the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the 2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the 2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
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22 Unknown or other defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

The agency, particularly in recent months, has been informed of incidents involving allegations of personal injury and death claimed to have been caused by safety defects and failures to conform to minimum federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) on rental car vehicles for which a safety
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2009 Buick Enclave, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, the 2007 Dodge Avenger, the 2008 Dodge Avenger, the 2005 Dodge Caravan, the 2006 Dodge Caravan, the 2005 Dodge Durango, the 2006 Dodge Durango, the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, the 2007 Dodge Nitro, the 2001 Ford Escape, the 2002 Ford Escape, the 2003 Ford Escape, the 2004 Ford Escape, the 2005 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Explorer, the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the 2000 Ford Focus, the 2001 Ford Focus, the 2002 Ford Focus, the 2003 Ford Focus, the 2004 Ford Focus, the 2005 Ford Focus, the 2010 Ford Fusion, the 2005 Ford Mustang, the 2006 Ford Mustang, the 2007 Ford Mustang, the 2008 Ford Mustang, the 2009 GMC Acadia, the 2006 Jeep Commander, the 2007 Jeep Commander, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2006 Jeep Liberty, the 2007 Jeep Liberty, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, the 2010 Mercury Milan, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer, the 2009 Pontiac G5, the 2009 Pontiac G6, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe, the 2010 Pontiac Vibe, the 2009 Saturn Aura.
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23 Engine defect investigations of Ford Escape vehicles

In a letter dated August 30, 2012, the north carolina consumers council (nccc) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (my)
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2005 Ford Escape, the 2006 Ford Escape, the 2007 Ford Escape, the 2008 Ford Escape, the 2009 Ford Escape, the 2010 Ford Escape, the 2011 Ford Escape, the 2012 Ford Escape, the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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