2016 FORD ESCAPE Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2016 FORD ESCAPE
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a leak coming through the sunroof around the trim. The contact stated that the water leaked onto the doors and trunk, and there was mold and mold odor inside the vehicle. The contact and passenger were coughing while riding in the vehicle. The contact's spouse used silicone to close the gaps in the sunroof. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, an abnormally loud sound was coming from the front undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact steered to the side of the road where it was observed that the undercarriage cover was detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the undercarriage cover needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OR MORE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WHISTLING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A 3/8 GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND PLASTIC TRIM. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (CROSSROADS FORD OF INDIAN TRAIL, 88 DALE JARRETT BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: PAF-14252656-R9Y2C0. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
2016 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE MANUFACTURER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE THE VEHICLE THAT WAS AGREED UPON. BUT, PROVIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT CONDUCIVE TO THE CONSUMER'S MEDICAL OR PERSONAL REQUESTS. UPDATED 10/2/2017*JS
Other 2016 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Power Train
296 complaints
Engine
179 complaints
Unknown Or Other
124 complaints
Electrical System
79 complaints
Steering
66 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
58 complaints
Back Over Prevention
57 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
49 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
30 complaints
Wheels
28 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Service Brakes
16 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosuperchargerhosesplumbing
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint