Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (three problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Escape

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3
Door Latch problems
3

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Ford Escape

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

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.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the latches and locks on three of the doors were inoperable. The rear passenger side door was the only door that was operable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.   Read details...


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