2023 FORD ESCAPE PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Escape 1.5 EcoBoost (180 Hp) Automatic
Escape 1.5 EcoBoost (180 Hp) AWD Automatic
Escape 2.5 (192 Hp) Hybrid eCVT
Escape 2.5 (192 Hp) Hybrid i-AWD eCVT
Escape 2.5 (210 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid eCVT
Escape ST-Line 2.0 EcoBoost (250 Hp) AWD Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Engine/coolant overheating issues:
- Three instances of overheating warnings while merging or full throttle
- Engine coolant temperature warnings and limp mode activation
- Engine overheating message and power loss while passing vehicles
- Three instances of overheating warnings while merging or full throttle
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2. Electrical system issues:
- Audio controls module malfunction
- Vehicle going into deep sleep mode to conserve battery
- Various dashboard warning lights related to electrical malfunctions
- Memory recall failure and other electrical system warnings
- Audio controls module malfunction
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3. Safety concerns/accident-related issues:
- Sudden acceleration due to new vehicle feature causing safety concerns
- Vehicle fire and smoke while driving
- Unintended acceleration while using cruise control
- Emergency braking system failure leading to rear-end collision
- Hood opening unexpectedly while driving
- Sudden acceleration due to new vehicle feature causing safety concerns
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4. Battery issues:
- Low battery voltage causing engine start failure
- Domelight not turning on and remote features not functioning due to battery issues
- Vehicle continuously entering "Deep Sleep" mode due to battery problems
- Battery problems related to non-AGM batteries in certain models
- Low battery voltage causing engine start failure
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5. Navigation system errors:
- Incorrect navigation icons for roundabouts causing potential safety issues
- Vehicle incorrectly reading highway number signs as speed limit signs, affecting driving behavior and safety
- Incorrect navigation icons for roundabouts causing potential safety issues
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6. Seating/head rest safety concerns:
- Headrest design causing discomfort and potential safety hazards for shorter individuals
- Headrest not fitting properly for driver's comfort and safety, potentially causing distraction or injury
- Headrest design causing discomfort and potential safety hazards for shorter individuals
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774