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Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 2516 repairs.
Ford Escape other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 181hp 1.5L I3 8-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
2020 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi US $40 |
Twice parts have left from “Tommy’s Express” franchise chain car wash. The first time a trim piece that covers the hatch trim was missing. I returned to the car wash and the unbroken part was recovered. It appears to snap on then have industrial hook & loop to secure. The second time the entire rear wiper was removed. The car wash associates said that is typically Toyota or Honda issue. (?) purchased parts under company account and saved approximately 30%. |
2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 1000 mi | Driver side wiper hitting pillar - Calibrated wipers |
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi US $850 |
Replaced tires |
| US $2500 | The frame of the car cracked. |
| 11780 mi | We have no heat coming to our legs when weather is cold, almost unbearable. Everything is functioning as should be heater putting out lots of heat but nothing goes to our legs in both front seats. The Service Manager has contacted Ford and waiting for a reply. No repairs were attempted at this time , it could be a design flaw. Has any one else experienced the same problem ? |
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29500 mi | Wiper decided to start striking the A pillar after recent repair visit. Turned out wiper motor was miscalibrated. Dealer had to recalibrate under warranty. Did damage paint slightly. |
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Water leak from Windshield Washer tank area. Took car into to dealer on two separate occasions to diagnose problem. Second trip found that the washer fluid pump was loose and leaking. Parts were tightened and sealed under warranty. |
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13700 mi | Bad module affecting the Sync3 voice recognition system. |
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59000 mi | Plastic undercarriage cover was hanging free on the front passenger side. Dealership checked and replaced 3 missing bolts. |
2015 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Windshield wipers became misaligned. They were going all the way over the A pillar on the driver side.Fixed under warranty. |
| 44000 mi | They performed the NHTSB side door latch recall #16S30 |
2015 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10100 mi | Replaced seat belt on drivers side because it would not retract correctly. |
| 28000 mi | Driver front seat belt not retracting. |
| 3900 mi | Power hatch wasn't closing correctly. |
| 10000 mi | Power hatch was not closing properly. |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 24000 mi | Power piston on tailgate needed to be replaced due to creaking noise when open/close. |
| 14260 mi | Hatch door handle was getting loose and pulling on the interior door finition. |
| 36700 mi | Defective door latch (recall item from Ford, no parts available will require 2nd trip). |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi US $50 |
Liftgate struts replaced because they were weak. |
| 26000 mi | Water intrusion into taillight assembly. Taillight assembly replaced. |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | The one safety belt latch wasn't working. It turned out that one of our children had wedged an item into the buckle. The dealer removed it free of charge, and it is now working. |
| 25000 mi US $65 |
Driver seat belt would not retract they cleaned the belt track. Not happy that they charged me. It appears the stuff they pulled out was felt from the track meganisam. |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25295 mi | While the car was in the shop for the dashboard noise that wasn't there, a sharp eyed mechanic noticed insulation missing under the hood, and rodents nests made behind the fenders and under the alternator. The dealer removed the fenders to eliminate the nests and resealed all the damage done. Luckily, no wiring damage or live rodents were found. |
| 47210 mi US $335 |
The rear hatch is closing slowly, I asked them to replace the struts. |
| 33000 mi | Door Latch replacement Recall repair |
2013 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 12000 mi | Hatch strut actuator failed causing body damage |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60689 mi | Ford recall to replace door latch |
| 63000 mi US $534 |
Also had a valve stem in a tire repaired. Also all the Lug Nuts on the tires were corroded and needed to be replaced on all four wheels |
| 9565 mi C $57 |
Replaced defective tire |
| 82640 mi C $15 |
The engine splash shield was falling apart, the plastic duct was separating from the shield and the fastening holes along the rear edge were tearing. I riveted a galvanised steel strip along the rear edge and riveted the duct onto the shield |
| 1500 mi | Rear seatbelt locking mechanism stopped working. The seatbelt would not latch. |
| 3000 mi | Rear seatbelt locking mechanism stopped working again as the replacement was incorrectly installed causing the unit to break in half upon lowering of the rear seat. |
| 53000 mi | Door latches |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2480 mi | Sticky Door Handle. |
| 60800 mi US $525 |
Under carriage near front. A clip was broken and a screw missing. I think it's a poor design. |
| 93000 mi | Under carriage beneath engine retaining clips missing again. |
| 71000 mi US $450 |
The blower motor had to be replaced due to damage from mice [rodent damage]. |
| 3000 mi | Three times the lift gate has not latched down all the way. Push the button and it comes down. Get in the car and a message comes up that the gate is ajar. Will not go up or down - have to push it the rest of the way in. |
| 68000 mi | Requested that driver seat belt be repaired as it does not fully retract. Was told that restraint warranty ran out at 60,000 miles and I would be required to pay full cost over repair (over $400). I declined repair and will be contacting Ford customer service. |
| 53200 mi | Hose to the rear windshield was nozzle broke near the firewall. Will need to get replaced soon. |
| 59000 mi US $230 |
Finally had washer hose replaced. |
| 3000 mi | Windshield Wipers needed adjustment. |
| 3760 mi | All 4 door handles would stick open when cold and humid outside. Rear passenger door would not close after opening it in cold weather (latch frozen open). They undid all 4 doors and lubricated all the parts properly. |
| 25800 mi | Replace broken Key Fob / Smart Key |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Power liftgate not latching. GATE MECHANICLY NOT LATCHING CORRECTLY- REMOVED LOWER TRIM PANELS TO ACCESS AND ADJUST STRIKER AND ADJ FOR CORRECT GATE CLOSE FIT-REASSEMBLED reprogrammed module |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3700 mi | Rear lift gate misaligned causing the electric gate to not always latch without manually closing. |
| 7500 mi | Auto rear lift gate not closing without manual intervention. Not properly repaired on earlier visits. |
| 2000 mi | Tilt wheel would not tilt. Ford had to replace entire steering column at 1,500 miles. Works fine now but came that way from factory. Quality first? |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | right rear passenger door. The inside pulls loose from the outside, then you are unable to open the door. Dealer said the way the vehicle is built nothing can be done. Said to "shut door easier". |
| 13500 mi | Right front window would not go up in the winter time. Was advised Ford has a tech. bulletin for this. |
| 16000 mi | Fixed right front window, though will have to wait for winter to be sure. |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 73160 mi C $85 |
Rear liftgate struts replaced Rear lift glass struts replaced |
| 94000 mi US $50 |
Liftgate glass hinge exploded apart. It had been showing signs of corrosion, and I had expected this to happen for awhile. This is something that we don't use at all, but when shutting the whole trunk door the hinge for the glass broke. Bought 2 replacement pieces and took all of 10 minutes to replace. |
| 31000 mi | Rear hatch handle was inoperable. Dealer replaced the handle assembly under factory warranty. |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | License plate lamp holder broken during mfg, replaced under warranty. |
2012 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 35000 mi | Front passenger seat belt failing to properly retract. Seat belt replaced under warranty. |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 6820 mi | The drivers side heated mirror broke in a semi circle (directly over the heating element) while the vehicle was warming up. Outside temp approx. -20C 3 months ago. The dealer is still deciding if it is covered under warranty. |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 129518 mi C $40 |
Replaced rear windshield wiper arm. Original cast aluminum arm disintegrated at wiper motor shaft mounting point. Replaced with updated glass fibre reinforced plastic wiper arm from dealer. |
2011 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 57040 mi C $402 |
Hinges on the glass to back opening have rusted and need to be replaced. Dealer report this is a common problem. No warranty or other coverage. |
| 51000 mi US $700 |
Lift gate latch needed to be replaced |
| 49700 mi | Seatbelts not retractable both front replaced |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 54329 mi US $245 |
Rear liftgate won't open. Tailgate latch replaced. Cost $244.64. |
| 118000 mi US $50 |
Replaced seat belt in rear seat |
| 35200 mi US $516 |
Rear hatch no longer opened |
| 58000 mi US $45 |
Rear hatch won't open, replaced latching mechanism. Repair was cold and inconvenient, but no difficult. Works fine now! |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 9300 mi | Windshield washer nozzles leaked onto hood after spraying windows. Per TSB, dealer installed a kit which solved problem. |
| Rear hatch not closing properly due to misalignment. |
| 5000 mi | Driver Side rearview mirror. Mirror started to separate between the rearview and blind spot mirror. |
| 107000 mi US $35 |
rear hatch locking mechanism |
| 2000 mi | The rubber trim that attaches to the top of the driver's door gets sucked up when the window goes up. New moulding ordered. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Leak from washer nozzles. Replaced per TSB |
| 93000 mi C $160 |
The back window shattered. |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 123960 mi C $825 |
Replace lift gate latch |
2010 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 46500 mi $100 |
Supposedly rear latch failure caused by faulty hatch seal leaking water in. Could not open hatch. Replaced rear latch to solve. |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $450 |
Rear hatch latch would not open. |
| 24180 mi | windshield washer jet on hood leaking |
| 17000 mi | Window washing system problem. Fixed by replace parts second time. |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 26040 mi | Drivers side window was rattling & rubber trim needed replacement. |
| 93000 mi C $100 |
Rear wiper motor got stuck and hinge on rear tail glass was corroded. |
| 27000 mi | Faulty window belt moldings caused scratch in window glass |
| 36000 mi | After getting window glass replaced under recall previously, rear pass. door handle not opening door from inside. Previous dealer had not re-connected correctly. |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 38000 mi US $260 |
Drivers side seat belt would not unbuckle. Had to use force to get it to unbuckle, then drove around with it dinging for a damn week until I could get it into the dealers. They fixed and did not charge me for the seat belt. Discount Tire damaged the tire pressure sensor when they were fixing a flat. The Ford Dealer replaced the sensor and gave me a discount on the part as Discount Tire would not accept responsibility for the repair. My dealership is good. |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 10540 mi | rear hatch lock actuator does not work anymore. Therefore cannot open hatch. Can still open rear glass. |
| 37000 mi | Drivers seat bracket rusting. |
| 80400 mi US $442 |
Back seat bottom cushion floor attachment brackets pulled out of cushion |
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 124620 mi C $150 |
Replaced tailgate latch assembly |
| 38000 mi US $30 |
windshield washer pump leaking |
2008 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 122600 mi US $300 |
Windshield stress crack. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 44420 mi | The rear hatch lock does not operate and the hatch cannot be opened |
| 46500 mi C $400 |
The repaired rear hatched ceased operating a couple days after initial repair and has now been back to the dealer twice |
| 2000 mi | Intermittent noise when braking in back wheel. Service Manager told me that there was a bulletin problem, solution was to remove wheels and lube. Also, they reset the oil life sensor, light had come on during previous week. |
| 12000 mi US $190 |
The hydraulic system which helps raise back door and keep it up failed on both sides. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 88660 mi ¤100 |
The rear left window was not closing. The mechanism had to be repaired with change of spare parts and the cost of repair outsiide Ford was just about $100. Ford dealer quoted over $ 200. |
| 88000 mi | Rear hatch window's striker plate fell off window,leaving window flopping open. Glue holding it to the glass failed. No mechanical fasteners secured it to the glass! |
| 5000 mi | mini overhead console door would fly open every time i hit a bump, or i would not be able to keep it to stay closed at all. new console installed, and it's working properly. hard ridge formed in drivers seat under left thigh. ford shop sent it to an upholstery shop to repair. |
| 8060 mi C $8 |
Loss of bolt cap on rear wiper. |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Rear seat will not stay secure as the seat latch will not stay engaged. The seat is rarely folded down so there was little use on the latch itself. Latch was disassembled, lubed and reassembled. Rear seat will not stay secure as the seat latch will not stay engaged. The seat is rarely folded down so there was little use on the latch itself. |
| 51000 mi US $500 |
Replaced center rear seatbelt. It stretched excessively while securing a car seat. |
| Also discovered 2 leaks of water on pass. floor within 50 additional miles. I returned the Escape to the dealer with ~85 miles. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 115320 mi C $40 |
Wheel vibration traced to broken strap of the air pressure sensor. |
| 123380 mi C $425 |
One of rear glass window hindge broke due corrosion of hindge metal. Changed both. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | The Paint on rear doors was flaking off again and showing rust. Doors repainted. Currently doors ares showing rust a year later. I give up! |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 39000 mi US $100 |
Broken tire pressure sensor |
| 72000 mi US $500 |
Rattle in liftgate. Turned out to be a broken latch assembly. Had to order the parts. |
| 24000 mi | Hatch Glass latch came undone. Whole window replaced. |
| 126220 mi C $100 |
Rear pass side liftgate glass hinge broke and had to be replaced. |
2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 515 mi | retainer clip came off and booth leather go caught and tore. Replaced hand brake book |
| 85331 mi C $413 |
Replace RR PW window regulator |
| 96000 mi US $769 |
Rear Window support arm, provides week support. Lift support arm (2), replaced |
2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 28000 mi US $32 |
2007 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 94000 mi US $25 |
Back window hydraulic lifts needed replacing |
| 57800 mi | Door to hybrid battery compartment replaced. Service soon light kept coming on 3x/week. Had previously replaced pump twice only to find out it was this door instead. |
| 105000 mi US $150 |
Windshield wipers detached from the frame and needed to be welded into place. Windsheild wipers detached from the frame and needed to be welded into place. |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Window mechanism was loose, needed new parts. Replaced rear wiper arm. |
| 18000 mi | front windshield washer fluid dumping on ground due to broken hose under passenger front wheel well. |
| 91000 mi US $145 |
Wiper fluid was not squirting. Dealer flushed out the system. |
| 35784 mi | Purchased car. Previous owner noted only items that needed repair were the rear window wiper motor replaced and battery needed replacing. |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $248 |
Seat belt stuck in receptacle. When removed, could not be re-inserted. Had to special order the part, so used passenger receptacle in meantime. |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 77300 mi US $320 |
tire pressure sender inside of tire came loose and ruined the sensor. |
| 42000 mi US $650 |
New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable. |
| 99000 mi US $300 |
All four valve stems were replaced. Slow leaks all around. Dealer resealed tires and balanced. I paid for valves. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 175000 mi US $6 |
Rear glass hinge failed. $85 each at Ford Dealer, found a pair at the wrecking yard for $5. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 161000 mi | Water leaking from passenger-side windshield pillar when rear washer activated. Remove pillar cover, discover hose disconnected (not broken or split). Press-fit hose together, sealed with silicon caulk, reassembled. |
| 85000 mi US $59 |
hose from windshield wiper fluid tank to pump became unconnected and was reconnected and fastened. |
| 187000 mi US $25 |
Replace hose under fender skirt which had become loose and leaked window washer fluid. |
| 214000 mi US $221 |
Replace broken door lock |
| 85300 mi US $150 |
Front passenger window wouldn't go down. Styrofoam in door had came loose. Shop re-glued Styrofoam put door panel back in place. Paid for labor/glue/disposal fees, etc. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 114000 mi US $5 |
Flat tire caused by rim corrosion; rim repaired. |
2005 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 45500 mi | replace leaking oil seal |
2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $39 |
Replaced vacuum hose, replaced battery cables. Still having issues after repair. |
2004 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 114000 mi | During the winter I went to open the hatch glass and the bracket sheared off. |
2003 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 107700 mi US $400 |
Replaced wiper blades and rear window gas shocks. |
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Passenger front power window off track |
2001 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121300 mi US $60 |
Electric window regulator failed |
| 71000 mi US $40 |
Door handle mechanism on driver's door broke. Unable to open the door from the outside. |
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