Warning on the dash panel intermittently says Lift gate/back glass is ajar even though it is closed. This causes the interior lights to turn on and off. I believe this is due to a manufacturer defect in the gasket that allows water/condensation to seep into the lift gate and cause corrosion of the electrical wires

- Sulphur Springs, TX, USA

Latch/hinge on rear tailgate glass has corroded and broken allowing for potential for glass to fall off. Corrosion has taken place over the last few years. Completely broken on 06/17/2022.

- Harper Woods, MI, USA

4 times soon after starting car my steering wheel locked up. Had to stop car, shut off, restart and then steering was fine. If this happened while i was further along this could have caused an accident. Will be setting up appointment when i get my next job schedule so i know when to bring it in. I had a rubbing noise in the steering when i turned left about a month ago had brought it in, but they heard nothing and found nothing. Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer insurance etc. Did pass MA state inspection this summer. No warning lights, messages etc. This first happened after i accidently leaned on my pocketbook with my keys in it and the remote start turned my car on. I went to go out to my car, realized it was running( i never use this feature)put my key in and drove off. As i went to go out of my street steering wheel locked up. Shut off car, restarted and sthen steering was fine.Happened beginning of Nov.2021

- Springfield, MA, USA

The contact's mother owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her mother was at a standstill at a stop sign, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The driver towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering column to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,500.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

Where the sunglass holder in the visor is: It pours in water every time it rains. Water stains on visor & headliner. Gets the shiifter console wet; with pools of water in cup holders & soaks drivers seat. Vehicle is parked when it happens. It has moon roof - so I checked that & its completely closed.when this happens. This happens every rain storm. Concerned it will freeze as the weather gets colder & cause more damage to include windshield fracture.

- Northfield, NH, USA

While driving the 2012 Escape it lost excelloration a wench light lite on dash the truck just stopped in traffic. The engine was still running would not respond when given gas. Turned vehicle off restarted wrench light went out was able to drive home took to dealer they stateed they found nothing.a search of the internet shows this problem has acuured for some time in this modle please this is dangerous

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The shifter gets stuck in park. I was stuck at the gym parking lot for awhile until a friend stopped to help me. An we google way to get it in drive but it shouldn't have to be like that.

- Dexter, ME, USA

My 2012 Ford esacpe keeps stalling while I am driving and Ford dealership says there is nothing wrong with it. I am a 68 year old widow and this is my only means of tranportation. It has done this 5 times in less then a month.I can be driving 45 miles an hour and it will stall and at that time I cannot accelerate, I have to pray and try to coast out of traffic. I pull over and while the engine is still running the wrench dashboard light comes on. I shut it off and restart it and it runs normally until the next time it happens which I never know when that will be.

- Cordova, TN, USA

Rear hatch door leaks water when it rains and also when washing car. The hatch locks up and will not open. I have paid for the repair on 2 occasions and now it has locked up again and will not open. This is a defect and also a safety related defect and not in compliance with us safety standards. This happens at all locations. It happened two times in tucson, AZ and now a third time here in ca on 06/12/2019.

- Newbury Park, CA, USA

In a private parking lot, after executing a 90 degree left turn into a parking spot and with the brake pedal applied in order to slow then stop the vehicle, the vehicle surged forward just before coming to a complete stop. You could hear the engine rev up as it surged forward. Application of the brake pedal did nothing to slow it down. After the vehicle was jarred by striking the curb the engine returned to normal idol. So much power was applied in the surge that the vehicle jumped a curb, traveled over a a grass plot and struck another car on the other side. Our Ford Escape suffered front end damage (toward drivers side) and the other vehicle (a Ford eco -boost) suffered front and drivers side damage. Note that the vehicle was traveling forward at about one mph (almost to a full stop) when the surge occurred. As it surged the speed increased rapidly to about seven to ten mph. The vehicles were not towed at the time but when driving a short distance home a severe defect in the steering (pull to the left) was noticed making it virtually inoperable. The vehicle will be towed from our driveway to the body shop.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

My car has stalled about 10 times while driving since I bought it on highway and streets. Suddenly motor dies and its so dramatically dangerous due that I have only a few meters to maneuver. The check engine light comes and goes. I took to autozone and they connected the scanner and came out trouble code P2111. Which mean throttle body got stuck or so. I have an appointment with Ford dealer on 12/05/2018 to see if they fix. Definitely is a big issue to dangerous for everybody. Only happens when driving less than 50mph. I have just recorded the check engine light on my phone. Car can stall at any point at any time and it's hard to document

- Groveland, FL, USA

Evaporative emissions issue with flap/fuel tank cover giving a engine warning light and flag for emissions control system - known defects with Ford's cars/trucks. Dealer says it's probably a pipe - fuel filler (part focl8Z-9034-A/B R&R issue but local mechanics all say it's the flap/cover issue/problem for gas tanks - a known Ford defect and should've been part of all similar Ford recalls for same issue/problem that has been recalled on other Ford vehicles/models. I'm being told this is a $600-800 repair by the local dealer.

- Menlo Park, CA, USA

2 issues. Rear window leak and shorted out the mtor to allow the lift gate to operate, remains shut. Second issue, rear wiper motor overheats and burned out. Motor continues to receive electricity and overheats which could cause a fire hazard

- Pellston, MI, USA

Sunroof leaks and leaks inside of my car

- Suitland, MD, USA

Driver side door alert remains on even when door is shut tight and locked. Upon placing key in ignition dinging is constant and door icon stays on. When locking vehicle upon exiting with remote it double beeps and interior lights stay lit. When locking doors with power locks from inside vehicle they automatically pop back unlocked. Door latch is fine. Door will shut and lock through manual means. Sensor is misreading actions and causing safety issue with unable to lock doors while driving.

- Eugene, OR, USA

I got the notice for the recall. I called my Ford dealership ferman Ford and they said they would call me when part came in. I called back asking them and they stated that Ford only sends recall items when they want and the dealership has no control over it. I called Ford head office they said they can not do anything until diagnosed. I told them it is a recall. They stated they cannot do anything till diagnosed. I still don't have the recall done. I need help I getting this done for my car.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

I had a recall on my truck that I received in the mail about a couple weeks ago and I tried to get in touch with the dealer and the manufacturer and couldn't get through to neither locations

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

April 12, 2018....I've been calling my Ford dealer to take care of this recall matter since January, 2018. They keep telling me that they don't have the part and to call back at another time. What can I do to get this problem resolved?

- Cleveland, NY, USA

At approx. 46,000 mi. My Escape began cutting off while driving. No warning and no rhyme or reason. After coasting to safety (so far) I can restart and continue. No trouble light come on except the wrench while it is happening. At first it only happened every few weeks or so. Ford dealer said they don't know what problem is unless it is happening! now it is happening almost every time I drive. This is very scary and dangerous. I have instructions and documentation for my daughter in case I am killed or seriously injured because I am that afraid. I can't afford expensive repairs on a vehicle with less than 49,000 miles. Ford can't even tell me what it is! this has now happened on an interstate @ 70 mph all the way down to neighborhood at 2 mph. I haven't had an accident yet but am certain it's only a matter of time. While having it serviced at Ford dealer yesterday I was told they would have to have a $110 to hook it to computer but they may not tell them what the problem is. I am a single mother with daughter in college and can't afford to gamble $110. I am scared to drive. I paid for a 76,000 mi warranty when I bought the vehicle but was told it expired in June of 2017. Please help!

- Macon, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While driving 65 mph, the hood opened and blocked the contact's vision. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The dealer (morristown Ford, 1112 w morris blvd, morristown, tn 37813) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Newport, TN, USA