VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN A SNOW STORM HIT. ICE/SNOW ACCUMULATED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN IT MELTED IT TOOK THE PAINT WITH IT. THE A-PILLARS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFER SIGNIFICANT PAINT LOSS AND RUST IS STARTING TO FORM. PAINT FLAKES OFF IN THE WIND WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. ABOUT 15 INCH…
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VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN A SNOW STORM HIT. ICE/SNOW ACCUMULATED ON THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN IT MELTED IT TOOK THE PAINT WITH IT. THE A-PILLARS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFER SIGNIFICANT PAINT LOSS AND RUST IS STARTING TO FORM. PAINT FLAKES OFF IN THE WIND WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. ABOUT 15 INCHES OF PAINT IS GONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND ABOUT 4 INCHES OF PAINT IS GONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
NHTSA ODI #11403606
50,076 miles · Mar 10, 2021
Structure
HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE AND NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEELING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD.AFTER INVESTIGATING THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS BECAUSE IT'S SAFETY ISSUE,SO THEY WON'T RECALL IT.I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR A YEAR THIS MONTH IT SEEMS ALSO TO HAPPEN TO FORD ESCAPES TH…
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HAVE A 2017 FORD ESCAPE AND NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEELING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD.AFTER INVESTIGATING THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.FORD WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS BECAUSE IT'S SAFETY ISSUE,SO THEY WON'T RECALL IT.I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR A YEAR THIS MONTH IT SEEMS ALSO TO HAPPEN TO FORD ESCAPES THAT ARE WHITE OR BLUE IN COLOR.PAINT ON A VEHICLE SHOULD LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11400227
79,825 miles · Feb 12, 2021
Structure
THE PAINT IS PEELING NEXT TO THE WINDSHIELD ON DRIVER'S SIDE POST A. THE PAINT IS NOT EVEN STICKING TO THE VEHICLE IN THIS AREA
NHTSA ODI #11395962
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2021
Structure
THE DOOR PANELS SEPARATE FROM THE DOOR METAL FRAME DUE TO POOR CLIPS OR FASTENERS USED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE. TWO DOORS ON MY VEHICLE CAN BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. FORD DEALER INSISTS NO PROBLEM -- I DAMAGED DOORS AND THEREFOR 600$ PER DOOR TO FIX. I GO ON INTERNET AND SEE MANY MANY OTHERS HAVEING EXACT SAME ISSUE. BOTH DOORS …
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THE DOOR PANELS SEPARATE FROM THE DOOR METAL FRAME DUE TO POOR CLIPS OR FASTENERS USED AT TIME OF MANUFACTURE. TWO DOORS ON MY VEHICLE CAN BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. FORD DEALER INSISTS NO PROBLEM -- I DAMAGED DOORS AND THEREFOR 600$ PER DOOR TO FIX. I GO ON INTERNET AND SEE MANY MANY OTHERS HAVEING EXACT SAME ISSUE. BOTH DOORS STARTED EXHIBITING THIS ON DRIVER SIDE ABOUT A MONTH APART.. IF THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE OR I COULD A DANGEROUS COLLISION WAS IMMINENT WHILE PARKED, I COULD NOT GET OUT IN TIME. ALSO IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, I COULD NOT EXIT IN A TIMELY FASHION
NHTSA ODI #11395014
72,000 miles · Dec 30, 2020
Structure
PAINT PEELING FROM THE WINDSHIELD PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. PAINT PEELED OFF IN A 6" X 1" FLAKE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11385636
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2020
Structure
PAINT ON DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD FRAME FLAKED OFF IN A 6"X1" CHUNK. THIS 2017 FORD ESCAPE SE HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ALWAYS GARAGED. NO HAIL OR HEAVY RAIN PRIOR TO THE FLAKING. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.
NHTSA ODI #11384415
Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2020
Structure
PAINT PEELING OFF . 2017 WITH 27.000 MILES. BOUGHT IN 2016 IN NOVBEMER. THREE YEAR WARRENTY JUST EXSPIRED. THIS IS A MANIFACTOR ISSUE.FORD DOESN'T WANT TO PAY FULL PRICE.
NHTSA ODI #11373123
60,000 miles · Nov 2, 2020
Structure
PAINT IS DELAMINATING ON WINDSHIELD PILLAR. PEELING OFF IN SHEETS. NO BODY WORK OR WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN DONE. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FACTORY PAINT.
NHTSA ODI #11372743
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2020
EngineStructureSuspension
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
NHTSA ODI #11372590
67,000 miles · Oct 4, 2020
Structure
LIFT GATE KEEPS OPENING. IT IS CLOSED BUT SHOWS OPEN AND OPENS WHEN DRIVING. IN MOTION SITTING STILL. NONSTOP. EVERY SINCE PURCHASE.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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