general problems of the 2018 Ford Escape

Two problems related to structure have been reported for the 2018 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2018 Escape.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the spare tire well, he observed that the well was full of excess water. Later, he observed that water was entering from the rear passenger’s side quarter panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the front passenger-side wheel detached. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to get a diagnosis however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.


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