Ford Escape owners have reported 2,583 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 48 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,994 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.
Got recalls notice but the local dealership in st george SC (family Ford) told me they wont do the brake or fuel injector recall until I have issues so I guess until my car catches on fire with my kids in it then they will do something 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 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate and decelerate. The vehicle was taken to a nearby mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator and alternator belt had failed and needed to be replaced. Read details...