Catalytic Convertor Problems of Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was drivable and was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. 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 94,000.

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The engine motor mounts have failed three times on the vehicle causing exhaust parts to break. The Ford oem parts only last one year before needing to be replaced again. Recently, the bad motor mounts caused the engine to move so much it caused the front flex pipe to break which subsequently clogged one of the catalytic convertors to clog.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that rodents destroyed the wiring in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter sensor and the fuel cap sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having regular maintenance performed, the technician notified the contact that the heat shield that guarded the catalytic converter detached. The contact mentioned that he was concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire due to the failure. As a result, the private mechanic stated that the heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,800.

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Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, the entire exhaust system detached from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the exhaust system and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 97,000. Jcc.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving up an incline at approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed with force, however, there was a significant reduction in the engine power. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed on one occasion to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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Submission from re Ford Escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 the consumer received a recall notice in Jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished. Shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by Ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed and was replaced by his personal mechanic. One year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 177,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving between 30 -35 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer due to failure of the catalytic converter. The contact believes that the repair should be free, but the manufacturer disagreed. The failure mileage was 7,700.

We have a 2002 Ford Escape XLT we bought new in sept of 2002. It has 90,000 miles on it. Last week my husband was coming home when it lost power and would not go over 50 miles an hour there was also a whirring sound. He got home and to our mechanic. There was a hole in the egs valve (?) which it turns out was caused by the catalytic converter getting clogged, building up pressured and causing it to blow. Based upon my research on the net, this is fairly common. I am wondering if there is anything being done towards a recall. Our dealer is trying to get a new cc from the east coast (we are in the seattle area) but it may take up to 2 weeks.

Replaced cracked catalytic converter asy 5l8z*5g232* catalytic at 121,000 miles. Cracked in 2 places. Ford told me it was 2nd Ford Escape in 2 weeks with same problem with cracks in same location. Bill cost $1126. 91 to repair.

(1) ce light on again (2) vehicle not idling normally (3) vehicle not advancing from stop (4) smell burning oil from engine when shut off, no visible oil leak found on driveway (5) rattling from lf of the vehicle; speed of rattling directly related to speed of vehicle; starts around 25 mph. (6) driver's seat lurches forward on seat track when braking; only occurs with lighter weight drivers. Took vehicle to dealer for the 30k mile check & to have them address the issues. Dealer did the following - issues 1-4: engine covered in oil upon inspection (second oil leak); leak coming from the front cover & oil pan; dealer replaced the front cover gasket, oil pan gasket, valve cover gaskets, upper intake gaskets, & oil filter; dealer replaced the catalytic converter monitor sensor again (third time). Issue 5: dealer did not hear noise coming from lf of vehicle; heard a noise from rear of vehicle; rear lift door latch loose; adjusted/oiled it. Issue 6: dealer compared problem with other Escapes; found to be a normal condition of power driver's seat to have some play in it (this is very unsafe; seat lurches forward 1-2in when braking; I'm a short female who struggles to sit a min of 10in from the sw for the ab; moving me forward another 1-2in in a crash is not safe). Dealer found front brake pads/rotors below specs; stated that this is normal for 30k miles; seems too soon. Several complaints filed to NHTSA regarding excessive brake/rotor wear. Vehicle was in the shop 7/16-7/23. Dealer paid for a rental car (third time). Picked up vehicle & drove it off lot; heard rattling from the lf of vehicle. Took it back & a mechanic went on test drive with me, heard noise. Took it back & inspected vehicle together. I noticed the weather stripping on the left side of the windshield was cracked & detaching from vehicle. Had been slapping outside of apillar when driving, making noise. Dealer stated they would order new part & I'd have to bring vehicle back again to have it installed.

The check engine light was on again! aving problems with the engine while driving; it will surge and buck. T idle, vehicle would not advance forward once foot was removed from brake. Ook vehicle into the dealer; dealer replaced the catalytic converter monitor sensor again!.

The catalytic converters (3) all failed on my vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealership and 3 weeks later the parts arived or were remanufactured.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact pulls the vehicle over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.