Electrical System Problems of Ford Escape - part 2

Multiple failures occurred while driving with my kids in the car from what we can tell an electrical system failure of the parking brake motor as well as a transmission failure it is unknown at this time whether the parking brake motor failed causing stress on the transmission or the transmission fault led to the end electric motor failure of the parking brake.

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The awd module failed with less than 60,000 miles on the vehicle. I live in the northeast and we get some brutal weather, especially snowstorms. I believe this part should be under a broader recall as it was the same grounding issue as reported in the other current recall for a certain production date Escape for its awd module this year. I have always owned a four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle, and we love to take scenic trips especially in winter for something to do. The only inspection of the module was the tunkhannock Ford dealer that replaced it. The system did warn me after filling up with gas that there was an issue. I feel that this could have gone really bad if we had been in lake seneca, killington or driving up to bangor. It is the whole idea of it not working because of a single bad grounding wield that shuts all the traction control off to get stuck out in very little snow. . . I don't even know if the abs would react the same under this condition.

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Vehicle: 2022 Ford Escape VIN: [xxx] dealer: westfield Ford, countryside IL problem: rear light repeatedly fails even after multiple repairs; vehicle becomes unsafe and illegal to drive. The rear tail light on my 2022 Ford Escape has failed repeatedly since early spring 2025. The dealer (westfield Ford) has attempted repairs 5 times, including replacing bulbs and diagnosing the wiring/computer system. Each repair fails again shortly after. On June 12, 2025, the dealer refused to provide a loaner for a safety repair, forcing me to rent a car at my own expense. On October 9–10, 2025, I left the car again for diagnostics and had to pay for uber rides because the vehicle could not be legally driven with the light out. The dealership now says the computer module (bcm) is defective, but they still refuse to open a warranty claim, so no repairs have been completed. The vehicle remains unsafe to drive due to loss of exterior rear lighting. This defect makes the vehicle non-compliant with fmvss lighting standards and creates a serious safety hazard for nighttime or low-visibility driving. I am filing this complaint because the defect is ongoing, Ford and the dealer have failed to resolve it, and the car continues to have a recurring lighting failure that affects road safety. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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I bought a 2013 Escape 3-4 months ago. It had a clear car fax as well as clean on Ford. Com. Recently the air bag light has been flashing on and as time has gone on, it is staying on longer. I just had it diagnosed at a Ford dealership and was told it was an air bag sensor, with a cost of over $2000. After digging deeper, I discovered that the air bag and sensors were replaced in 2016 under the recalls at the time. I understand that this was done and I am only asking for some financial assistance as I can no longer drive my Escape. I know I bought an older car, but Ford will not help with any assistance and it seems they have an obligation since this problem has been happening over and over. I worked in Ford dealerships for over 40 years. Please help.

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I’ve always had electrical problems and now when I try to drive it, it smells like it’s going to catch on fire. And I’ve had to fix something within the fuel system 3 times.

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My vehicle had no warning lamps, messages or any other symptoms before driving that day. Vehicle was well maintained. Driving on a rural straight paved road that is in excellent condition, at approximately 55 miles per hour, smoke suddenly came through the dash top (defroster along windshield) and bottom (underneath the dash - heavier volume of smoke); almost immediately, the horn started sounding independently, a message appeared that read engine failure, brakes failed simultaneously and could not stop the vehicle. Only possible way to get the vehicle to stop was to remove the ignition key, put lever in park, pulled park break up. Flames now under the dash & smoke was pouring out from under the hood. My safety was at risk and had to exit the vehicle as fast as possible from drivers side with cars approaching. After exit, saw flames in the tire well also; witness saw flames under the car therefore he was yelling "get away from the car, it's on fire". Got away as fast as possible. The witness called the fire department who arrived extremely timely (and police even sooner). Fd attempted to put out fire with water first, then needed foam as it ultimately turned into a gas tank fuel fire. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer since there was nothing to speak of left. The police, fire department, tow company, and also the insurance claim inspector did view and/or inspect the remnants of the vehicle. The insurance inspector took possession of the remnants of the vehicle from the tow company. My safety was extremely put at risk as I could have died from many factors including brake failure, smoke inhalation, burns from the fire, getting hit from another vehicle upon exit from the burning vehicle, or heart attack.

The 2024 Ford Escape continues failing to record safety events. Alert history and messages sections are not updating after warnings . Because the alert-history system is failing, the vehicle does not store warnings. This prevents accurate diagnosis and hides safety-critical failures. Adas systems are unreliable, making lane changes, reversing, and merging unsafe. Ford dealership and engineering hotline have been working on the vehicle since Nov 3 and have repeatedly reproduced adas failures. Safety alerts have continued since March 2025. Ford engineers and dealership technicians have inspected the vehicle multiple times, including the current visit (Nov 3–present). Engineering hotline continues to escalate. Adas warnings have appeared since March 24, 2025. Today’s event shows that the alert history and messages features still do not log warnings even after repairs. “following multiple failed repairs and an ipma module replacement, the 2024 Ford Escape still fails to record critical safety alerts. As of today, the alert history shows only a single old entry and does not log new adas warnings. The messages section also shows numerous unread messages but does not display new alert data. This confirms the adas system and data-logging subsystem are still malfunctioning after weeks in the dealership and engineering involvement. ”.

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The power system assist fault light came on and steering is very difficult.

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“while driving a 2026 Ford Escape hybrid loaner (provided while my 2024 Escape is in the shop for ongoing adas failures), the vehicle displayed a new safety system malfunction warning at startup. This is the third adas-related failure on this loaner (previous events on Nov 13 and Nov 23). Weather was clear and dry, and the warning appeared immediately at key-on, not while driving, indicating a system defect—not environmental obstruction. This now confirms a recurring pattern across multiple Ford Escapes and model years. My primary vehicle has had adas failures for months and remains in the shop since Nov 3 with no fix. This loaner failure further supports a platform-wide safety defect involving the camera/ipma system. ”.

Version, perfectly formatted, non-repetitive, and aligned with the newest updates (vehicle still in shop, engineering cannot fix, extended delays, failed module replacement). Yes, use today’s date (Nov 21, 2025) as the incident date. ? ? complaint #7 – NHTSA 900-character version (copy/paste ready) incident date: 11/21/2025 after a dealership-installed replacement of the ipma/front camera module (authorized by Ford engineering) 11/14/2025 , the adas safety systems (blis, cross-traffic, pre-collision assist, park aid, and alert history logging) are still malfunctioning. The vehicle has now been out of service since Nov 3 and the dealer reports that Ford engineering is still unable to identify a fix. The alert history remains corruptive and fails to record events. This is still unresolved adas issues and prolonged repair delays. Dealer has been exceptional in communication and left (2) voicemail stating engineering hotline continues working on it but Ford’s inability to provide a remedy leaves the vehicle unsafe and unusable until further notice. Nov 3 - ongoing in shop.

Engine caught fire at the coolant reservoir.

My 2023 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid has experienced repeated high-voltage battery safety issues and prolonged loss of intended function. In February 2025, Ford notified me under recall 24s79 that I must immediately stop charging the vehicle due to the risk of internal battery cell short, potential battery thermal venting, and fire. That “do not charge” instruction lasted approximately six months, eliminating the core plug-in hybrid functionality of the vehicle. Ford originally stated the remedy would be available in q2 2025, but the repair was not completed until late August 2025. The recall documentation stated that an internal battery cell short could cause the “stop safely now” warning and sudden loss of motive power, which presents a serious safety risk while driving, especially when transporting my family. During the “do not charge” period the vehicle’s plug-in hybrid capability was unusable, and Ford acknowledged the risk of fire and loss of power. In November 2025, I received a new high-voltage battery recall 25sc4 (NHTSA 25v789) for the same general hazard category (internal short, potential fire, loss of motive power). The new recall states that no remedy is available at this time. This means the vehicle is again subject to a serious unresolved safety defect involving the same critical system. The repeated battery failures and the absence of a current fix create an ongoing safety concern, and the vehicle cannot be reliably used or sold during this open recall with no remedy. I am requesting NHTSA review the repeated hv battery defects, extended loss of plug-in hybrid functionality, delayed first recall remedy, and the current “no remedy available” condition, and assess whether further investigation or corrective action is needed for these vehicles.

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1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection? the adas system (ipma front camera module, blis, cross-traffic, park aid, and alert-history logging) continues to malfunction even after Ford installed a new ipma/ipa module on Nov 14. Vehicle is at the dealership and available for inspection. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? safety alerts fail to appear, the adas system does not record events, and blind-spot/lane-change warnings are missing, creating a collision risk. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes. Dealer and Ford engineering hotline confirmed defects continue after module replacement. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? yes. Ford engineering hotline and dealership technicians have inspected and attempted repairs. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to failure, and when did they first appear? yes. Adas warning messages began March 24, 2025. After the Nov 14 module install, alerts persist and the alert-history remains incomplete.

Summary of problem: following the mandatory software update for NHTSA recall 22v859 (Ford 22s73) on my 2020 Ford Escape 1. 5l, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic electrical failure. The vehicle is now subject to the expanded NHTSA recall 25v467 (Ford 25s76) with a status of 'remedy not available'. Safety failures: continuous overcharging: a multimeter test confirms the alternator is overcharging at 15. 5v or higher, posing a severe risk of battery explosion or vehicle fire. Safety system collapse: the overvoltage has forced multiple safety modules into 'fail-safe' mode, disabling the anti-lock braking system (abs), traction control, and awd powertrain. Network communication failure: diagnostic reports confirm a u3000 critical control module fault and 'lost communication' with the battery energy control module, indicating a software-induced network collapse. Undriveable status: the vehicle has been unusable for over 30 days and cannot pass NY state inspection due to persistent evap and module communication codes triggered by the recall update. Dealer negligence: [xxx] (dealer #xxx) confirmed that all physical communication lines are functional but refused a free recall-related diagnosis, demanding a $600 fee instead of honoring the federal safety recall mandate. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon opening the liftgate, the liftgate started closing unintendedly and struck the contact on the head. There was no injury sustained. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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Answer #1 — component or system failed the safety-sensor system failed, including the idpm/PA module (park aid module), blind spot detection system, cross-traffic alert sensors, and the vehicle’s alert-history recording system. The vehicle and replaced module are available for inspection upon request. Answer #2 — how safety was put at risk the vehicle intermittently loses blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alerts, and parking assistance, which can cause missed hazards, unsafe lane changes, and inaccurate detection of surrounding vehicles. The system also fails to record or retain safety alerts, preventing accurate diagnosis and leaving safety events untracked. Answer #3 — has the problem been reproduced or confirmed? yes. The dealership and Ford engineering hotline have both confirmed continued faults even after replacing the idpm/PA module. Alerts continue to appear intermittently, and the dealership states they are still unable to correct or stabilize the system. Answer #4 — has the vehicle been inspected by manufacturer or others? yes. • multiple inspections by the Ford dealership • diagnostics and direction from Ford corporate engineering hotline • the issue remains unresolved despite repeated repairs, module replacement, and engineering involvement. Answer #5 — warning lamps, messages, first appearance yes. Warnings include: • blind spot detection with cross traffic fault • park aid malfunction • missing or incomplete alert-history logs and system cannot be cleared after new install • recurring safety warnings since March 2025, continuing today after module replacement. This extends the current out-of-service period to 17 consecutive days, with no confirmed fix and an open engineering case from Ford. This further supp.

Abs braking not functioning, power steering failure , speedometer and odometer failure, air bag indication of non function. Warning indications on dash illuminated at once when failures occured the loss of functioning air bags, power steering, abs braking are all possible safety risks, most especially when combined at once. Vehicle has been diagnosed by a registered Ford dealership. Problems diagnosed as a failure of the electrical abs system module by the Ford dealership. Dealership expressed that this was a known issue and all repair parts are currently out of stock and on national back order with no eta for availability. This leaves the vehicle in a condition that makes it a safety hazard to be driven , for myself and others. Documentation unavailable at this time from dealership, verbal conversation, still awaiting repair options. Vehicle has been in dealership since 11/03/2025.

Turn signal is barely audible when turning. If the radio is on, or at higher speeds on the highway, it is impossible to hear the turn signal. Sometimes, you may miss hit the turn signal when changing lanes, and may not actual signal, when you meant to.

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My vehicle stooped running. I scheduled maintenance at metro Ford. According to the diagnostic test completed at metro Ford, there were powertrain issues. This diagnosis also appears on my Ford motor pass app. According to the service department at metro Ford, coolant was leaking into the engine and that a new water pump and battery needs to be installed to get the car back running. We complied with the cost ($2,400 this included new water pump and battery) and 30 days later the car stopped running again. The car was towed back to metro Ford and we were told that the engine is dead and that a new diagnostic check will need to be done with an additional $410 on top of the $2,400 which was paid to get the water pump and other items fixed previously. We were never informed that the engine will need to be replaced after the first diagnostic check. That information should have been told first since you are running the same check that now tells you the engine is dead.

Repeated failures of blis, cross-traffic alert, pre-collision assist, parking aid, front camera/ipma, cruise control, and miles-to-empty (mte). Likely adas module/ipma-related. Vehicle is currently at Ford dealership and available for inspection. Adas failures caused no blind spot, no cross-traffic, and no forward collision warnings. Nearly collided during a lane change when blis did not detect a vehicle beside me. Safety systems fail unpredictably at highway speeds, increasing risk to me and other drivers. Yes—blis faults, cross-traffic faults, pre-collision assist not available, front camera fault, parking aid malfunction. First appeared on 3/24/2025 around 3,900 miles, 2 weeks after I bought the car new. Alerts appeared regularly until 9/16/2025, then stopped recording despite faults still occurring. Yes. Ford dealership reproduced the problems on multiple visits, and 2 Ford hotline engineers confirmed the adas faults. Ford authorized replacement of the ipma (front camera/adas module). Yes. Ford dealership technicians and Ford engineering hotline inspected and diagnosed the failures. Ipma replacement was authorized by Ford. No police or insurance involvement. Yes—blis faults, cross-traffic faults, pre-collision assist not available, front camera fault, parking aid malfunction. First appeared on 3/24/2025 around 3,900 miles. Alerts appeared regularly until 9/16/2025, then stopped recording despite faults still occurring.

The seat stopped working. The Ford almost gave out on me multiple times today. On the highway and twice on the road. Apparently this vehicle has been recalled plenty of times. It has something to do with bush wiring. The seat will not adjust or move forward and the windshield wipers don’t work. It basically gave out and will not reverse.

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By dong my own research, I found out it was the awd module. It's not grounded correctly. There are multiple, long detailed forum posts on this. Here is one: [xxx] I verified my awd drive module was indeed not getting enough power do to the grounding issue, which sends a cascade of other faults including the anti lock breaks, collision detection, driving modes, cruise control, auto hold, hill park assist. All are non-operational. Now my awd module does not even show up with a obd scanner. This should be a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My battery light has been on for about a week it will come off and on thos morning as I was pulling into work I notice the power steering wasn't working right!.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(r). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the alarm activated independently. The alarm was unintentionally activated during the day or night. Most recently, while the front driver’s side door was opened or closed, the alarm activated until the key was inserted into the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

My 2023 Ford edge caused burns to the back of my legs. I was unaware until my grandma informed me that something was wrong with my legs. I noticed when I got the car 2 months ago level 3 of the seat warmer was way to hot like I felt it burning. So I only used on setting 1 or 2 and did not feel the burning sensation like when used on 3 but somehow my legs are burned.

Our bcm stopped working the first sign was both of our head lights randomly would not turn on. This was confirmed by two other mechanics and the Ford service center had to replace the entire thing. The second part the fail was part of the engine. Something happened where we were told coolant was in our cylinder number 3 and they want to replace the entire engine with no symptoms other then low coolant levels because they stated it is a risk of fire.

For the second time now (first time was also reported to NHTSA) the backup camera froze on display touch screen and stayed there while driving forward down the road. No functions requiring the touch pad can be accessed while backup camera frozen. Car was shut off for couple hours and when restarted was still frozen on screen it did reset next day and has worked fine since. Checked with Ford and no known recall yet for this car though Ford has recalls for several other models with same problem. My 2023 maverick had the same problem, was recalled. Waiting for recall on this car but nothing yet.

Repeated failures of blis, cross-traffic alert, pre-collision assist, parking aid, front camera/ipma, cruise control, and miles-to-empty (mte). Likely adas module/ipma-related. Vehicle is currently at Ford dealership and available for inspection. Adas failures caused no blind spot, no cross-traffic, and no forward collision warnings. Nearly collided during a lane change when blis did not detect a vehicle beside me. Safety systems fail unpredictably at highway speeds, increasing risk to me and other drivers. Yes. Ford dealership reproduced the problems on multiple visits, and Ford hotline engineers confirmed the adas faults. Ford authorized replacement of the ipma (front camera/adas module). Yes. The Ford dealership technicians and (2) Ford engineering hotline have inspected the adas system multiple times. Ford’s technical support confirmed the faults and authorized replacement of the ipma module, indicating manufacturer-level inspection and intervention. No police or insurance inspections were conducted because no crash occurred. Yes—blis faults, cross-traffic faults, pre-collision assist not available, front camera fault, parking aid malfunction. First appeared on 3/24/2025 around 3,900 miles. Alerts appeared regularly until 9/16/2025, then stopped recording despite faults still occurring.

Our vehicle has its 4th 12 volt battery since we purchased the car in March, 2024. The first indication that battery is defaulting is the interior lights do not light when driver or passenger door is opened. The 4th battery was installed on oct. 7, 2025, after car sat for 3 1/2 days in airport parking lot and battery was dead upon our arrival. I believe our safety is at risk when interior lights do not light when entering car at night, because driver remains on street trying to acclimate to no light in car, making driver vulnerable to being hit by traffic not seeing driver. Also, requiring a jump start to the car causes risk to health, having to wait for assistance. Our car interior is black, making problem even worse. The Ford dealers we have used to replace the batteries are aware. Boshears Ford in marshall, mi, and lakeview Ford, battle creek, mi.

Cel is on -- hard time getting vehicle to start up after getting gas - once is running has a "shake to it" for a few seconds then stables would this be a potential cover? March 30, 2018 NHTSA campaign number: 10137114 component: fuel system, gasoline NHTSA id number: 10137114 manufacturer communication number: ssm 47203 components: fuel system, gasoline.

The rear camera showed " unavailable" on the center display screen so I had to get this fixed and I paid $658. 34 to get this fixed because the recall informational stated that "Ford motor company is working to provide parts for this repair. When the remedy becomes available, Ford motor company will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge" I was unable to wait for this important safety feature's parts to "come available" - not even sure what that is supposed to mean, but I would like reimbursement for this expense and not sure how to go about it.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unstated recall repair. Upon retrieval of the vehicle, the pre-collision, driver assist, and cross traffic systems were inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where the modules were updated, but the failure persisted. The tire pressure fault message was displayed, and the rear bumper sensors were inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact about diagnostic testing, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,188.

When the interior of the car gets hot, the gear select dial will not rotate out of park. This has occurred on 5 separate occasions. Eventually the interior of the car cools down enough to shift, but that can take anywhere from minutes to hours, leaving the vehicle and its passengers stranded until the selector shifts. This same problem has been reported by several others on the Ford Escape forum.

For years the rear back up camera has failed to engage or turns on and off intermittently when the vehicle is put in reverse. This can lead to a potentially hazardous driving issue which could lead to property damage or potentially in the extreme loss of life. There are recalls for exactly this same issue on literally millions of similar Ford vehicles, but they refuse to acknowledge this issue and fix it for the 2014 Ford Escape thank you.

Whenever I got the vehicle at the middle of 2025 I had issues with the shocks hub assembly axle motor mount electrical issues trunk was opening and closing by itself. Recent recently I drive it to savannah and the vehicle started to skip and would not switch gears while I was driving down a 70 mph road. I almost wrecked due to an issue with the vehicle I have looked up the recalls that hasn't been repaired on the vehicle and I believe it has something to do with unrepair recalls or maybe there is a recall that wasn't found or reported because I've seen a lot of recall information about the transmission. I also had a incident with the door unlocking and locking while my nephew was in the vehicle after stepping out the doors automatically locked but I still had the driver door open. My nephew freaked out cuz he can't get out the vehicle. The vehicle has some other issues that I do not know how to explain and if there is any possible way that the unrepared recalls has something to do with the repairs that the vehicle need now then I would like something done immediately. There is 19 recalls on a 2014 Ford Escape. Now out of those 19 only two have been reported for my VIN number but I believe due to the car being sold five different times within a short period of time no one had the time to actually report the issues wrong with the vehicle I think people were just trying to get rid of it because they knew something was wrong with it.