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2021 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 7 repairs.
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2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed automatic AWD

Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

3000 mi
Defective brake pad. 
Ford Escape in Iowa, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Sep 2021

2000 mi
Had full carpet replaced inside as it was pulling out of the footwell area from passenger side door, and had new steering wheel put in as the leather wrap stitching was coming undone. 

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2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 181hp 1.5L I3 8-speed automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

6000 mi
Front driver wiring loom came loose from support and sagged onto fender liner causing it to contact tire. Hole worn into fender liner from rubbing on tire. 
Jun 2022

9700 mi
Silver trim on window switch delaminated from button. It was replaced. 

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2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Escape in Florida, United States
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

2000 mi
High voltage wiring harness replaced. Subsequently the vehicle made a high-pitched squeal while charging and Ford recommend not plugging in to charge until they could repair. 

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2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Escape in California, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

11000 mi
flywheel damper replaced per TSB 22-2061 to fix cold start rattling noise 

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2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

163-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

2000 mi
Replaced control module to try to correct the problem. Problem still persists. They will continue to work to correct the defect. 

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2021 Ford Escape Repair Histories

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