2003 FORD ESCAPE Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Issues in the 2003 FORD ESCAPE
3 structurebodyhatchbackliftgate complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Complaints
2003 FORD ESCAPE. NOTICED PAINT AROUND LIFT GATE LEDGE BUBBLING AND PEELING. ONLY TOP LAYER OF PAINT IS PEELING, GRAY LAYER APPEARS TO BE FINE, NO SIGNS OF BUBBLING OR PEELING. TALKED TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THE TWO LAYERS NEVER BONDED WHEN THE CAR WAS PAINTED AT THE FACTORY. WHEN I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER IT, THEY SAID TO GO TO THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT AND DECIDE WHAT TO DO. NEVER HEARD BACK FROM DEALER AFTER I MADE CONTACT WITH THEM. *TR
REAR HATCH - SHEET METAL AROUND PLASTIC TRIM PIECE USED FOR HANDLE AND SPACE BETWEEN WINDOW AND HANDLE DENT EASILY DURING NORMAL OPENING AND CLOSING. SEVERAL BODY SHOPS WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FOR ESTIMATES SAYS THIS HAPPENS ALOT. AREA SHOULD BE REINFORCED OR HATCH SHOULD BE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL LIKE THE MINI-VANS. *NLM
2003 FORD ESCAPE LEAKS DIRT INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN DRIVING DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD, AT TIMES THE DUST INSIDE THE PASSENGER CABIN IS SO THICK IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ROAD OR INSTRUMENTS. ROAD DUST IS VISIBLE PASSING BY DOOR AND SEALS. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE TWICE FOR THIS CONDITION. LAST VISIT THE DEALER SUGGESTED THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO CLEAN THE VEHICLE OUT ANYTIME WE BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE, AND WE SHOULD NOT OPERATE THE HEATER/AIR ON GRAVEL ROADS( WE LIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD). FORD CUSTOMER CARE WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NEVER RESPONDED.
Other 2003 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Suspension
79 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
65 complaints
Structurebody
50 complaints
Steering
42 complaints
Air Bags
38 complaints
Electrical System
29 complaints
Structure
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
25 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Power Train
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
19 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Structureframe And Members
18 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
7 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Child Seatshield Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint