After picking my vehicle up from a day and a half of recall repairs, I immediately experienced a rubbing sound and a shuddering when I turned my wheels to the right and moved forward as I attempted to drive away from the parking space. There were no issues when turning the wheels to the left to back out of the parking space. I immediately pulled into the service bay to report the problem. A maintenance tech came out and asked to drive it. When the vehicle was returned, I was told they felt it was the rear differential but would need to schedule another appointment so they could listen to it more, at a cost of $130 to diagnose. I researched this issue and found out that a recall has been issued for a different lot of VINs for 2021 Ford Escapes for this same issue due to installation errors or incorrect lubrication.
NHTSA complaint #11750868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fitchburg, MA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The display screen goes black and freezes for long periods and during navigation use; Reverse camera is black or doesn't display; FordPass doesn't connect
NHTSA complaint #11676262 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dubuque, IA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There was a clunking sound when I opened the sun roof. Later when we closed the sun shade, it seems to be hesitating. The next time we opened the sun shade, it seems to be catching. As I drove there was a sliding sound that we finally identified as coming from the sunroof. Something could be seen from the sunshade: an outline of something that continued to slide around in all directions. I looked it up on the internet, concerned about what it could be and discovered that there have been 2021 Escapes with the panoramic sunroof that have a manufacturing defect resulting in poor adhesion of the fixed glass panel and/or front panel to the roof frame. There was a warning that The roof panel or front panel could detach from the vehicle while driving. Detachment could result in injury or death to road users. It can also lead to water leaks and wind noise which it links to the drip rails. I am concerned that this item sliding around is going to tear the headliner and fall on me or a passenger and am not sure it IS a drip rail.
NHTSA complaint #11669806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The liner for the panoramic sunroof has come off the tracks on the sides so the liner hangs down into the car and obstructs the view.
NHTSA complaint #11659580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Zurich, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
From the Ford website: "Power window switch chrome tip replacement Campaign/NHTSA# 22N17 Issue Date 2023-05-16" The tips peeled off and I get cuts on my fingers. Ford dealership, Golf Mill Ford in Niles IL, informed me this is a VIN specific issue and I needed to file this claim. Please advise.
NHTSA complaint #11648468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, WA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parked car in garage on saturday like normally done for 3+ years. Next thing, car is completely unresponsive. Will not start, honk doesnt work, no lights nothing. If this happened in the middle of the road (and it has happened to other drivers), its a safety issue. Tried jump starting, nothing works.
NHTSA complaint #11618658 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall has yet to be repaired despite it being recalled for 7 months and a remedy was supposed to be available two months ago.
NHTSA complaint #11563227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The drivers door check arm spot welds failed. Ref - PE23013
NHTSA complaint #11559966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hobgood, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My drivers side door was squeaking and then started popping. The other day it made a loud pop and now I can hardly open and close the door. My window will also not go up and down. So I have read there are many Escapes with this problem and it is a known problem.
NHTSA complaint #11546836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grottoes, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Door Weld is broken in drivers door. Extended warranty with EasyCare will not cover it. It is a known issue with this vehicle. How do we get it fixed, without spending out of pocket to fix Ford's issue
NHTSA complaint #11546584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Desoto, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was just sent A report on the issues with the door of the 2021 Ford Escape. I live in Dallas Tx. I purchased my Ford Escape in 2021 and in the past month I have had so many issues until I don't know where to start. One is currently the door issue; I heard a pop then a knocking, then a grinding then the door would not close. I was told the bracket needs to be replaced and that I would have to pay for the repairs. Because of what is happening with the door I can't let my window down because it either goes back up slowly or will go down when I am pushing for it to go up, or it will not go back up at all. I've been fighting with the dealership they are saying I will have to pay for the repairs. I Filed a complaint with customer relations but was not given a claim number but was told they might or might not respond back.
NHTSA complaint #11531598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingman, AZFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving down the road and the car stated to stall. I noticed white smoke in my review mirror. I started to pull over and I got a warning message that said I had zero oil pressure and the engine shut down. I costed off the road into a pull off. When we got out of the car there was a fire in the engine compartment. As we were out in the middle of no where it took the local voulunteer fire depart 25 minutes to respond. In that time the car was a total loss. I did not hit anything in the road and I was drive around 60 mph at the time this started.
NHTSA complaint #11473395 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Palm Beach, FLCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
* I Was about to park in my drive way on 6/7/2022 when the vehicle suddenly accelerated by itself, breaking my closed garage door, destroyed every garden equipment and everything else found on its passage in the garage and entered my granddaughter's bedroom causing MAJOR structural damages to the house. * my son had just left the garage and could have been run over and myself severely injured if ALL the equipment and the bedroom wall did not stop the car. * Unfortunately, the Dealership minimized the problem because they did not see the damages, only the superficial scratch of the car *Yes, it has been inspected by ALL parties *NO, no warning signs of SENSORS warned this MAJOR accident at all that day. *I told FORD that I am scared to drive the car after that accident and they do not seem to care and claim it is a LEASE car and because they found nothing wrong with him. They cannot do anything about it. *So far, the first estimate from the Homeowners Insurance found damages that are over $35,000 - 40,000 dollars and are still sending other expects to check the structural damages of the house and that does not include the loss of the equipment and other goods destroyed. *I was told that they found nothing wrong with the car and I AM POSITIVE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENED THAT DAY that could have killed me, has it not been those equipment and also injured my 35 year old son and my 10 year granddaughter has she been in her closet.
NHTSA complaint #11472222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Magalia, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We have a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid purchased from Corwin Ford in Reno, NV. that when driven at high speed the front hood vibrates and the hood makes a very loud flutter sound. I have informed the salesperson Finn Orwig of this situation over the last 7-8 months. His service department tightened the hood rubber closing stops to no avail. I went online and plugged in 2021 Ford Escape hood noise and was directed to several online Ford forums where many others are stating the same issue. (See Reddit & Ford Escape hood troubles). I continued to contact Corwin Ford Customer Relationship Center of this issue and filed a complaint on October, 16, 2021. I never heard back until I reached back to them on February, 23,2022. Peyton gave me an address to send a letter. Dissatisfied that I could not speak to a representative who I could discuss issue with. So I then set up a meeting to drive with a rep from Corwin so they could witness the issue first hand. Before this meeting I sent a letter dated April 11, 22 to both Corwin Ford and Ford customer relations center. Then on Mon., April 25,22, President of Corwin took drive in vehicle and he agreed with issue but said he could do nothing that it’s a Ford manufacturer issue(talk about customer service). Once again called Ford customer service who verified they received my letter and was assured I’d get a return call back. I’m concerned with such dynamic pressures that hood may fail and cause an accident besides the absurd noise. My next move is to take it to different dealership since still under warranty. I believe it’s a aero dynamic manufacturer defect. Other owners have same issues. Hood is component. Besides noise & vibration hood failure is concern. Vibration & noise confirmed by Corwin Ford President Justin Russell. Corwin Ford looked at hood and JUST adjusted hood latch bumpers. I’m planning a visit different Ford Dealership. No warning indicator. Issue started as soon S I purchased vehicle on first day. Help
NHTSA complaint #11463926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salem, ORFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle 2021 Ford Escape caught fire
NHTSA complaint #11460598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foley, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stopped at a red light on 3 lane highway, in middle lane. When light turned green, I tried to accelerate as usual, but the car (hybrid) would not go. Message on dashboard was "STOP SAFELY NOW". Car was coasting about 5 MPH. I was able to get barely off the road. I could turn the car on/off but could not get out of park and continued to receive this message. This vehicle is new, purchased less than a month ago now has 140 miles. Had to be towed to dealership. SInce this occurred I have found a recall on a few other Escape Hybrids with the same issue. REcall 21S31. The diagnostics of the car indicate same situation occurred on 11/29 but must have self-corrected.
NHTSA complaint #11443591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foley, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stopped in the middle of three lanes at a red light, when light turned green car, which is a hybrid did not power back up. I could not accelerate. Message on dashboard was STOP NOW with red triangle symbol. I was on a State highway in heavy traffic. 55 mph speed limit. Going about 8 mph with flashers on I eventually got to right side of road. Car was then locked into park. , would start but immediately received same message. Vehicle has 130 miles on it. Was towed to dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11443503 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.