Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Escape

Ford Escape owners have reported 169 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 (116 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (21 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

Water intrusion severe in both taillight assemblies with normal rain. Safety issue due to water dimming or completely blocking out the bottom light car has less than 40k miles.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 mph at night, the center information console failed to display an image as well as pertinent vehicle safety information. The contact then became aware that the headlights were not functioning.   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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