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Ford Escape Problems
The Ford Escape, launched in 2001 is a compact SUV jointly developed with Mazda in which Ford has a controlling interest. A hybrid version, the first SUV hybrid was release in 2004. In the US, the first year models were recalled 10 times. The major problems arose in cars manufactured in 2002. |
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In 2007, Ford decided to recall half a million Escapes manufactured between 2001 and 2004 due to a rash of reported engine fires. The sealing in the anti-lock braking system was found to be defective which could result in contamination and a short circuit. Ford claimed the fires posed no personal risk. The hybrid variant was unaffected.
Generally speaking there have not been too many other complaints. The main Ford Escape problems are as follows:
- A transmission problem that causes the vehicle to lurch forward when moving. Again the vehicle tends to lurch forward when the brakes are applied to slow down. The problem has been attributed to the computer which controls the hydraulic transmission, which had to be re-programmed.
- A mysterious knocking in the suspension that, in some cars, cannot be identified despite attending to CV boots, brakes, and retuning of transmission.
- Another transmission complaint was overheating causing the check light to come on.
- Another fairly common complaint is of uneven wear of tires causing excessive vibration and noise. Ford disowned responsibility claiming the Continental tires fitted by them were defective. The tires were changed but the problem persisted.
- A few complaints related to a blockage in circulation of coolant resulting in the engine overheating.
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