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9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,000 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2021 Ford Escape drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2021 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 072023

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2021 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid with over 11,000 Miles. Received following Text Message from Ford: Service Engine Soon - The Powertrain Control System has Detected a Fault with the High Voltage Battery Coolant Pump. The Check Engine Light on the Instrument Cluster Illuminated. Could see or feel no effects on the vehicle and No Safety Messages appeared on any Displays. Worried of Overheating High Voltage Battery, which could lead to Battery Fire or Vehicle Stoppage while in Highway Traffic.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

problem #4

Sep 242022

Escape

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard squeaking and grinding sound coming from the brake pedal. The contact also stated that she smelled a burning odor throughout the vehicle and the vehicle hesitated and was pulling to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where she received a manufacturer recall regarding the transmission fluid overflow. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed the transmission was two and a half quarts over the specifications. The contact stated that the dealer drained the two and a half quarts of oil however, the contact stated that she was advised not to drive the vehicle. The contact was concerned that due to the burning odor, the vehicle could possibly explode. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and a loaner vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 052022

Escape

  • miles
The transmission issues has made me stuck at gas stations and other random places at night leaving me with no help

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 202021

Escape

  • miles
The transmission automatically went into park in the middle of an intersection and was inoperable from that time and had to be towed from the intersection.

- Tega Cay, SC, USA

problem #1

Jun 022021

Escape

  • miles
High Voltage battery warning occurs and gives possibility of shutting the car down

- Oakland, CA, USA

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