general problems of the 2020 Ford Escape - part 2

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing at approximately 3 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 1-2mph when the contact depressed the brake pedal the vehicle did not respond and continued to move forward until vehicle came into contact with structure. Contact stated all airbags deployed with the excemption of passenger side curtain airbag. 2 persons were injuired, and were taken to recieve medical treatment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard (contact does not remember address) where it was diagnosed with being destoryed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Dl.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an abnormally loud squealing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The car camera goes black with squiggly lines when putting car in reverse. The car has less than 2000 miles. The dealership states Ford is aware of the issue and there is a huge back order on getting a replacement. Now I have a whirling sound when speed is between 25 mph - 39 mph. Once you let up on acceleration it stops or once the speed has gone beyond 39 mph. While driving on groves highways you can feel backend of the car moving around. I had this issue with a fusion and had to replace the tires with a different brand due to no control of the vehicle in the winter. My 2017 Escape does not do this. Also, the drivers side trim does not fit snug, and has to be replaced and the dealership said Ford is aware of this issue as well. Lastly, the brakes make a loud squealing noice with a heavy morning dew or when raining.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving in reverse and pressing the brake pedal a very loud screeching noise occurred coming from the rear wheels. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the brake pads and rotors but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was recently taken beck to the dealer for the failure and was informed that the rear braking pins needed to be replaced but pins were on back order and the vehicle was not repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5.

Most states require trailers of 3,000lb gvwr, and some states only 1,500lb, to have an independent braking system on at least one axle of the trailer. Ford sells vehicles with factory tow packages rated at 3,500lb, but does not supply even an optional electric brake controller. Further, they don't supply a "plug 'n' play" harness for an aftermarket controller as do many manufacturers. This situation has prevailed from at least 2013 onward. When we purchased our 2020 Escape sel with factory towing, we fully expected that this shortcoming would have been resolved. It has not. And that it has existed for two generations of the Escape spanning eight model years leads me to conclude Ford is willfully ignoring the laws of many states, and potentially endangering the drivers of these cars and other drivers sharing the roadways.