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Worst Model Year:
2002
Worst Complaint:
transmission failure

Here are the Ford Escapes that have the most problems reported over the last 12 years.

The 2008 Ford Escape has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2003 Escape for paint is peeling off.

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Worst Reported Problems with the Escape

Latest Owner Complaints About the Escape

  • had to replace transmission -- 2006 Escape:

    • Reported: May 14, 2012
    • Location: Whitehouse, TX
    • Cost to Fix: $2400

    I was having trouble with the rpms shooting up, took it in and they said that the inside was completely shattered, it had metal pieces all in it and would have to be replaced... 2 weeks and $2400 (or more cant quite remember but i can get it from the mechanic!) later I got my car back. the ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 Escape owners.

  • back window leaks during rain -- 2012 Escape:

    • Reported: May 14, 2012
    • Location: Manassas, VA
    • Cost to Fix: N/A

    Ford bought back my 2010 Escape because of several problems I was having, but the major problem was a leaking rear window. They put me in a 2012 Escape and lo and behold.... it rained significantly today and the rear window in my new Escape is leaking. Why can't Ford solve this problem? Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2012 Escape owners.

  • transmission failure -- 2001 Escape:

    • Reported: May 13, 2012
    • Location: Elkton, MD
    • Cost to Fix: N/A

    i have a 2001 ford escape 3.0l 24 valve v6. it started yesterday i was on my way home and the trans was shifting crazy in and out of gears like it was slipping i work on many cars and made me kind of raise my eye brow. i got to next light and made my turn i mahsed it to the floor to see if ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 20 times by other 2001 Escape owners.

  • tone rings for abs failed -- 2008 Escape:

    • Reported: May 08, 2012
    • Location: Edwards, MO
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    bought the car new had nothing but problems from the dealer to the car the vehicle ate the tires before it had 4000 miles bad alignment (not covered under the bumper to bumper warranty) interior lights quit (not covered) abs sensor ring bad stlii less than 36000 miles not covered tire pressure ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2008 Escape owners.

  • jerking into gear -- 2009 Escape:

    • Reported: May 07, 2012
    • Location: Southgate, MI
    • Cost to Fix: Warranty

    UGH - I should've have researched this car before leasing it...but thank god it's only a lease.... The Trans on this car is horrendous, yet it's intermittent so they won't Lemon law it out. My car shakes horrifically when you're at a stoplight or a drive through, the trans has slipped gears ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 24 times by other 2009 Escape owners.

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Most Common Escape Complaints

  1. #1: paint is peeling off on 2003 Escape

  2. #2: back window exploded on 2005 Escape

  3. #3: transmission cooler failure - tsb exists on 2008 Escape

  4. #4: transmission failure on 2006 Escape

  5. #5: computer failure on 2005 Escape

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