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