2015 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,102 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 29 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 34 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraOct 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Campaign 25V695000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Apr 14, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.
Campaign 22V254000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 25, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Campaign 17V472000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignitionJul 8, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.
Campaign 15V436000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJun 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Campaign 15V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 23, 2018, fire
I WAS SITTING I THE TRUCK LETTING IT WARM UP BEFORE I STARTED MY DAY I WAS SCROLLING THREW MY PHONE I LOOKED UP I SAW HUDGE FLAMES I REACHED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHEN I REALIZED THE LOCKS STOPPED WORKING I WAS LOCKED IN THE CAR LUCKILY I HAD MY WINDOWS CRACKED ENOUGH TO REACH OUT AND OPEN THE DOOR THE RADIO BLEW UP ON MY WAY OUT THE CAR IT WAS SO HOT I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SCARED ME TO DEATH WORST CAR EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE I WAS SCARED TO DEATH I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW BAD I FEEL MY TRUCK WAS MY NEW BEST FRIEND I KEPT THE TRUCK CLEAN PRETTY I'M HURT IT'S BURNED ALL UP ALMOST TOOK MY LIFE IF I WOULD HAVE LOOK UP ANY LATER I WOULD HAVE DIED
Other or unspecified, Dec 8, 2018
WITH NO WARNING MY 2015 EDGE SPORT, WITH ONLY 20,700 MILES, SUDDENLY LOST POWER (DIED) AND A LIGHTED WRENCH APPEARED ON DASHBOARD WITH"'HILL ASSIST"?. FORTUNATELY NO VEHICLES WERE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND AND I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO THE SIDE. I WAS THEN ABLE TO RE-START THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP'S 'FIX' WAS TO RESET THE COMPUTER BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THAT HAS TRULY RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN UNDER MORE DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Sep 22, 2018
DRIVING ALONG AND THE DASHBOARD WENT OFF AND ON. WINDOWS WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. NO LIGHTS. EVERYTHING WAS FLASHING. CAR ONLY HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS ALSO ALWAYS KEPT IN THE GARAGE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT'S AN SEL AND 6 CYLINDERS. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND JUST DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO BILL KNIGHT FORD. THEY GAVE ME NO CAR AND I'M SINGLE SO IT'S MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I AM ALSO A RETIRED TEACHER AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO BUY A CAR. I EXPECT MORE OUT OF A FAIRLY NEW CAR.
Other or unspecified, Sep 6, 2018
IN THE EVENING ON 9/4/18 I HAD BEEN SITTING IN MY CAR, WHICH WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, WAITING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO PICK UP MY SON. I HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CARE AS A USED VEHICLE ON 8/13/18. I HAD THE CAR KEY FOB IN MY LEFT JEANS POCKET. I SUDDENLY FELT AN INTENSE PAIN SENSATION RIGHT WHERE THE KEY FOB WAS LOCATED. THINKING I HAD POKED MYSELF WITH ONE OF THE ATTACHED KEYS (FOR HOME AND WORK), I IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE KEY FOB FROM MY POCKET AND TOSSED IT INTO A CUP HOLDER. THE INTENSITY OF THE PAIN, HOWEVER, CONTINUED TO PROGRESS. ABOUT 4 HOURS LATER, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE AREA. IT WAS IN THE SHAPE OF THE KEY FOB WITH AN ULCERATED AREA IN THE MIDDLE. IT WAS EXTREMELY RED AND SWOLLEN. I CLEANED THE AREA GENTLY, AS IT WAS INTENSELY PAINFUL LIKE A BURN. THE NEXT DAY, THE AREA WAS MUCH MORE SWOLLEN AND HOT TO THE TOUCH. AS THE DAY PROGRESSED, THE AREA BEGAN OOZING AND BLISTERING. THE PAIN CONTINUED TO BE VERY INTENSE. IN THE LATE AFTERNOON ON 9/5/18, I VISITED A DOCTOR AT MY PRIMARY CARE FACILITY. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SECOND DEGREE BURN WITH A SECONDARY INFECTION. A PRESCRIPTION OF ANTIBIOTICS WERE PRESCRIBED, WHICH I BEGAN IMMEDIATELY. ON THE MORNING OF 9/6/18, THE OOZING HAD RESOLVED FOR THE MOST PART. THOUGH THE AREA WAS STILL SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL, IT HAD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED AFTER 2 DOSES OF ANTIBIOTICS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2018
UPON UTILIZING THE REMOTE KEY FOG TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLES DRIVERS DOOR, THE DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR IN THE PARKING LOT OF A BUSINESS AFTER RETURNING RETURNING TO MY VEHICLE FROM SHOPPING.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 14, 2018
I HAVE OWNED MY 2015 ESCAPE SINCE MARCH 2016. BEGINNING 6 WEEKS AGO THE CAR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE FORD KEY. HAD CAR TOWED. TOLD BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED BOTH CAR AND KEY FOB BATTERIES. WITHIN 7 DAYS THE CAR REFUSED TO START AFTER SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS. HAD TO GET IT TOWED AND THE BATTERY RECHARGED. THIRD TIME THE CAR REFUSED TO START IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND THEN LEFT SITTING FOR 5 DAYS. ONCE AGAIN HAD TO HAVE A JUMP START. TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD DIAGNOSTIC INFO STATES NO ISSUES. TECHNICIAN IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CAR REFUSING TO RECOGNIZE KEY FOB OR NOT STARTING. EXPLAINED THAT CAR ONCE JUMPED STARTED RUNS FINE AS LONG AS I DRIVE IT DAY TO DAY. ONCE IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 2 OR MORE DAYS DOES IT AGAIN REFUSE TO START. APPEARS THAT SOMETHING SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS PULLING ALL THE JUICE OUT OF THE BATTERY REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE ONBOARD COMPUTER SAYS. SECOND ISSUE WITH THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE REAR HATCH. TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE REAR HINGES AND SAID THEY ARE BENT SO WHEN YOU CLOSE THE HATCH USING THE BUTTON ON THE HATCH OR KEY FOB, HATCH COMES DOWN BUT WON'T LATCH TIGHT AND GOES BACK OPEN. IF YOU MANUALLY SLAM THE HATCH SHUT, THE LATCH SEEMED TO BE TIGHT HOWEVER MY HATCH IS NOT SQUARE ANYMORE. IT IS TIGHT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE BUT HAS A 1/4 GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH LETS IN AIR AND WATER INTO THE CAR. TOLD THAT I'D NEED TO HAVE A BODY SHOP TAKE THE HATCH OFF AND REPLACE BOTH HINGES. THIS CAR HAS NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT NOR HAS IT BEEN TREATED ROUGHLY SO EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THE HATCH GOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT TO THE POINT IT IS CAUSING ISSUES WITH SHUTTING TIGHTLY? THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW WHERE THE HINGES INSTALLED ARE TOO LIGHT WEIGHT TO STAND UP TO NORMAL WEAR AND USAGE. LIVING IN THE UPPER MIDWEST THIS CAR IS EXPOSED TO WINTER WEATHER INCLUDING SALT AND ROAD SAND WHICH IN TURN CAN GET INTO OPEN SPACES AND RUST.
Other or unspecified, May 31, 2018
WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF AND REAR HATCH OPEN, THE REAR HATCH SOMETIMES AUTOMATICALLY CLOSES. WHILE LOADING THE CAR WITH GROCERIES, FOR EXAMPLE, THE HATCH CAME DOWN AND HIT ME OR SOMEONE ELSE IN THE HEAD OR SHOULDER. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE LIFT GATE WAS NOT ACTIVATED BY MY FOOT OR KEY. IN FACT, THE FEATURE WHERE THE HATCH CAN BE OPENED BY YOUR FOOT UNDERNEATH HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE HAD MY 2015 FORD ESCAPE AT THE DEALER'S TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM ON TWO OCCASIONS IN 2016. THE PROBLEMS WERE SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 28, 2018
WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THIS RECALL WAS ALREADY IN AFFECT
Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2018
16V-643 RECALL. DEALERS TELL ME THEY CAN'T GET ME IN UNTIL MARCH. 1 DEALER WON'T DO WEEKENDS BECAUSE THEY DAY IT'S A 4 HOUR JOB AND ONLY OPEN 4 HOURS. THEY WANT TO DO IT THROUGH THE WEEK I CAN'T WITH WORK. ASKED ABOUT RENTAL SINCE PAPER SAYS THEY CAN PROVIDE ONE, THEY SAY ABSOLUTELY NOT. OTHER DEALER WILL DO RENTAL FOR 1 DAY BUT NOT UNTIL MARCH 10TH DUE TO NOT ENOUGH PARTS. I DRIVE WITH MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDBABY ON THE CAR. HOW CAN FORD SAY IT'S S SAFETY RECALL WHEN THEY ARE NOT WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY AND IT TAKES MONTHS TO GET IN.
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTOR ON A CITY STREET, THE PROBLEM WAS THAT IT WOULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER JUST HITTING THE ACCELERATOR. TO BETTER DESCRIBE THIS, IT WAS RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND TRAFFIC WAS MOVING VERY SLOW SO I WOULD HAVE TO HIT THE BREAKS AFTER JUST HITTING THE BREAKS TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I REAR ENDED THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED I HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE SHOP BECAUSE THERE AN UNKNOWN MECHANICAL ISSUE, AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE ACCELERATOR. MY BEST ASSESSMENT IS THAT THIS MAY HAVE BEEN A CAUSE FOR THE ACCIDENT. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT ACTIVE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS BUT I WOULD LIKE IT INVESTIGATED AT THIS TIME, AS THIS ACCIDENT IS NOW AFFECTING MY DRIVERS INSURANCE.
Other or unspecified, May 4, 2017
WE PURCHASED OUR 2015 FORD ESCAPE NEW, IT IS STILL UNDER THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND IT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FOOT (MOTION) ACTIVATED REAR LIFT GATE. ON 05/03/2017, I WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I WAS LOADING GROCERIES FROM THE SHOPPING CART TO THE VEHICLE. I PLACED SOME BAGS IN, TURNED TO GET MORE AND WHEN I TURNED BACK TO PUT THEM IN THE VEHICLE, I SLAMMED MY HEAD AGAINST THE LOWER EDGE OF THE LIFT GATE WHICH FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON WAS IN THE PROCESS OF COMING DOWN. I OBTAINED A LACERATION APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A QUARTER INCHES IN LENGTH AND A SEVERE HEADACHE SHORTLY AFTER THAT. ON 05/04/2017, I CONTACTED OUR SALES PERSON AND HE SAID HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THAT HAPPENING AND FROM WHAT HE KNEW, HE THOUGHT THE LIFT GATE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO GO UP WITH THE FOOT ACTIVATION AND NOT DOWN BUT HE IS GOING TO RESEARCH IT FURTHER. I HAVE A CALL INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALSO AND AM WAITING FOR A CALL BACK. THINKING OVER THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED THE ESCAPE, I NOW RECALL THAT HAPPENING ONE OTHER TIME BUT CAUGHT IT PRIOR TO HITTING IT. I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT THAT TIME. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE MOTION SENSOR THAT CAUSED THE GATE TO COME DOWN AND NOT THE KEY AS THERE WAS NOTHING IN MY POCKET THE AT WOULD HAVE PUSHED THE BUTTON, PLUS IT HAS TO BE PUSHED TWICE TO ACTIVATE IT.
Other or unspecified, Apr 11, 2017
JWHEN WE WERE TURNING INTO OUR CARPORT, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND ALMOST CAUSED THE CAR TO RUN INTO OUR HOUSE. HOWEVER, I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON THE BRAKE AND STOP IT IN TIME. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND WILL CAUSE DAMAGE OR WORSE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 24, 2017
FORD ISSUED THE RECALL VIA US MAIL OCTOBER 2016, FOR A SIDE DOOR LATCH. AS OF NOW FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO PROVIDE PARTS OR SERVICE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD PARTS AND I SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR ONLT TO FIND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS.....PATHETIC.
Other or unspecified, Mar 11, 2016
PURCHASED 2015 ESCAPE ON MAY 1, 2015. FEBRUARY 2016 WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD NOT WORK. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND THAT A SQUIRREL HAD NESTED UNDER THE HOOD AND CHEWED THE LINES AS WELL AS A PART ON THE PUMP FOR THE WIPER FLUID WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. COST WAS $250.00 FOR REPAIR. MARCH 2015 I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD TO FIND THAT SQUIRRELS HAD CHEWED AND TORN UP THE WHEEL WELL INSULATION ON ONE SIDE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER APPLYING CRITTER RIDDER GRANULES AND SPRAYING PEPPER SPRAY IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THEY THEN CHEWED THE INSULATION ON THE OTHER SIDE. LIVED IN THE SAME PLACE AND PARKED MULTIPLE NEW AND USED VEHICLES IN THE DRIVEWAY SINCE 1989 WITH NO PRIOR ISSUES. POSSIBLE SOY COMPONENTS IN MANUFACTURER'S MATERIALS. POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DAMAGE IS A SAFETY HAZARD IF BRAKE LINES ARE CHEWED OR ELECTRICAL WIRING CHEWED.
Other or unspecified, Nov 8, 2015
SOLD CAR11/6/15 WITH TWO OPEN SAFETY RECALLS. COMPLIANCE RECALL 15C06 - SUPPLEMENT #1 " IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MAY CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF(VEHICLES WITH STANDARD IGNITION KEYS), OR AFTER PRESSING THE ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (VEHICLES WITH PUSH-BUTTON START AND INTELLIGENT ACCESS KEYS). AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE KEY,WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD(FMVSS) 114 ' REGARDING THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION." ALSO NHTSA 15V-406... 15C03 REPROGRAM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER
Other or unspecified, Aug 20, 2015
WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A NOISE(I DESCRIBED THE NOISE LIKE A ROCK HITTING THE GLASS) LOOKED AT MY WINDSHIELD AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. WENT HOME AND PARKED MY CAR IN THE GARAGE. GOT IN THE CAR A COUPLE DAYS LATER AND GOT IN THE CAR, STARTED THE CAR AND MY SUNROOF WENT BACK ABOUT AN INCH AND SHATTERED GLASS FEEL INTO THE CAR. CHECKED ON TOP OF CAR AND THE ROOF POPPED UPWARD AND SHATTERED. DID RESEARCH AND THE 2014 ESCAPE HAD THE SAME ISSUES.FORS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE SUNROOF BECAUSE THEIR ENGINEERS DECIDED FROM MY PHOTOS THAT IT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY DERBIE FROM THE ROAD.