Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 189 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (135 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Escape

The Exterior Lighting problem

There have been several issues that cause safety concerns with my 2018 Ford Escape 1. 5l ecoboost. The two most concerning are the headlights and engine failure. Since I drove this vehicle off the lot in 2023 I have had to replace the headlights every 4 to 6 months.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Purchased as a pair of aftermarket replacement headlight assemblies for a 2017 Ford Escape. Both left and right assemblies developed internal plastic melting around the projector area after several months of normal use.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver’s side brake light accumulated approximately 4 inches of water causing the light to fail to illuminate as needed. The passenger’s side brake light accumulated approximately 1 inch of water but was still able to   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection of the vehicle, he noticed there was condensation built up inside of the rear passenger�s side tail light. Upon a visit to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the seal around the tail light   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the driver's and passenger's side taillight housings were filled with water. The contact stated that when the trunk was opened, some of the water in the driver's side taillight   Read details...




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