Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 2011 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the body (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (three problems).
Component: driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entrapment risk. The failure is fully reproducible and ongoing. Read details...
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine maintenance inspection when he was informed by the mechanic that the front subframe engine cradle displayed rusted holes and corrosion located near the control bracket and was Read details...
Vehicle was parked. Owner opened the rear window. On latch release (and window upswing) the left side of the window shot out and fell from the car -- window was being held onto the car only by the glass lift supports. Read details...