Two problems related to blind spot detection have been reported for the 2016 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2016 Escape.
I order a nav upgrade from Ford $299, was unable to install it Ford said go to dealer, car was going to dealer for abs sensor bad and vehicle collision sensor bad, dealer fixed other two problems but couldnt upgrade nav and while dealer tried they killed the whole radio/sync/nav/handsfree turn the touch screen black and unresponsive. Now they want $1000 plus for apim replacement. I could live without the navigation update but now Ford's sync update killed my apim/sync/radio/handsfree and I cannot live without that.
Today- 5/22/2023 - Ford dealer attempted to perform sync3 software update from version 1 to version 3 as promoted and advertised by Ford motor CO. This was performed by dealer after personal attempts at WI-fi and flash drive update processes failed. Following dealer attempted sync 3 update, no update could be accomplished and the synch 3 system is now not active- no radio, bluetooth( hands free phone usage), no rear camera or safety alarm for potential obstacles when backing up. I was informed the issue is a common result due to defective apim module. Yet Ford promotes/ provides the software updates ( free) thru their website/ dealers. I have filed a claim with Ford today and initially told there is nothing they can do, but I can purchase a new apim module ($750) and have it installed ($300) that may correct this.