If you are buying a used Ford Escape, consider getting a good extended warranty for the powertrain with no limit per claim. The 2.5L non-turbo engine is the least troublesome. Let's look at some of the problems:As of May 2022, there were 1044 complaints about the 2013 Escape engine on...
2008-2012 Ford Escape Reported Problems:ABS Tone Ring:The front ABS sensor ring (tone ring) may break causing the ABS light to come on and the traction control acting erratically. See thephoto. The tone ring replacement part is not very expensive; expect to pay 1.0-1.5 hours of labor in ...
Apparently, many Ford Escape years have struggled with service brake issues – including the 2014 model. According to many reports, the Escape brakes would fail to engage at lower speeds (15 mph). In some complaints, drivers noticed a pulsating feeling as they applied the brakes. As the pulsa...
We spoke to the owner of the 2015 Cherokee, who said the transmission was "hunting for the right gear and hesitating at times," but now shifts better after the last reprogram. There are still complaints about minor shifting issues with the 2016 Cherokee, but the situation is better; the nu...
There are plenty of complaints about excessive oil consumption in early models. We noticed many of the reported engine problems are related to low oil level. For this reason, if the Check Engine light comes on, or there is some noise from the engine, check the oil level first. It's a ...