Electrical System Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 2,392 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 47 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,811 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (86 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford Escape

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
1811
Wiring problems
86
Ignition problems
52
Car Will Not Start problems
48
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
45
Ignition Switch problems
30
Ignition Module problems
26
Starter problems
25
Software problems
24
Ignition Coils Failure problems
23
Battery problems
22
Horn Assembly problems
21
Underhood Wiring problems
15
Instrument Cluster/panel problems
15
Battery Dead problems
14
Instrument Panel problems
12
Dashboard Failed problems
12
Anti-theft Controller problems
12
Instrument Panel Failure problems
10
Battery Cable problems
9
Starter Solenoid problems
8
Car Will Not Accelerate problems
8
Trunk Wiring problems
7
Computer Failure problems
6
Starter Relay problems
5
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems
5
Battery Propulsion System problems
5
O2 Sensor problems
4
Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems
4
Dash Wiring problems
3
12v/24v/48v Battery problems
3
Ignition Coil Spark Plugs problems
3
Electrical Failure problems
2
Body Control Module/bcm problems
2
Software problems
2
Back Up Alarm problems
2
Adas Hill Start Assist Software problems
1
Propulsion System Traction Battery Thermal Management Fluid/coolant problems
1
Instrument Panel Fuel Gauge problems
1
Camshaft Position Sensor problems
1
Ignition Coil problems
1
Crankshaft Position Sensor problems
1
Alternator/generator/regulator Integrated Starter(other Than Propulsion) problems
1
12v/24v/48v Battery Cables problems
1
Propulsion System Traction Battery Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) Software problems
1
Seat Heater Wiring Harness problems
1
Horn problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford Escape

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Wiring harness rubbed on frame. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and awd.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted in park(p), the key failed to release while the engine was running. The contact drove to a local o'reilly's where one of the employees was able to remove the key from the ignition. The failure had gotten progressively worse.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Purchased new 2017 Ford Escape se 4wd in 2017 - over the past several months intermittent shut off when auto stop engage at a stoplight. Then will not restart. Warning light comes on put car in park. Sometimes have to call aaa for assistance. Sometimes restart after 20 to 50 minutes.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and jerked, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power.   Read details...




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