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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%)

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Chart based on 419 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

7000 mi

Vehicle excessively enters battery saver mode. Dealer charged battery and reset BMS. Problem not solved.

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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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24500 mi

Auto stop/start not working. Replaced battery and recalibrated ABS. From the repair order: Verified customer concern. Stop-start inop. Monitored auto stop-start status in IPC and upon coming to a complete stop message "Vehicle on due to vehicle charging" present. Tested battery and battery failed. Replaced battery and reset BMS. Retested and stop-start still inop. Same message present. Test drove vehicle so that vehicle could learn new BMS values. Retested again and stop-start still inop. Performed scan tool tests and found code U0100 fault. Diagnosed code to rule out the possibility that the fault was inhibiting the stop-start system from functioning. Found SSM 49157 for code U0100. Followed SSM 49157 producer and reprogrammed GSM to latest calibration and clear DTC. Test drove vehicle and monitored stop-start pids and found stop-start vehicle status changed and showed SS_INHIB_EC11 stop-start inhibited due to steep grade/hill. Also noticed that the message status changed in the IPC to the same "Vehicle on due to steep grade". Test drove vehicle and even on a flat surface this message appeared in the IPC in the event of a complete stop. Performed anti-lock brake system calibration on a flat surface and retested once again. Auto stop-start is operating normally at this time.

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1809 mi	SYNC infotainment system lagging; dealer flashed update in accordance with Special Service Message (SSM) and issue was resolved.
2179 mi	Backup camera fuzzy and distorted; rear camera replaced per TSB.
7449 mi	Heater seat mat in driver and passenger seat replaced per SSM.

3720 mi

Front heating on driver’s side failed.

9000 mi

Active Park Assist failure - dealer reset was necessary

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24000 mi

US $200

Battery died completely. It is quite a job to replace because of battery location. Advance Auto Parts say they no longer will install in the 2018 Ford Escape for that reason. It was a DIY for sure.

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3000 mi

Blind spot monitors and cross traffic sensor quit working. Replaced the sensor.

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11780 mi

We live where winter temperatures are often -20C. and the heater does not provide any or very little heat to our feet and legs from the knees down.The dealer thought maybe it was the door seal leaking so he changed both seals on drivers door. No change. The service manager then told me he had other similar complaints and thinks it is a design problem and has no fixes. He reported it to Ford but I have never had a response from him or Ford.

8500 mi

Heated seats did not work when using remote start. The computer was reprogrammed.

12000 mi

Lost audio,navigation,Bluetooth etc.

28520 mi

C $130

Auto stop feature stopped working (again). Replaced the battery.

3120 mi	Automatic braking not working all the time Motorized driver seat not returning to default position when engine turned on.
6820 mi	Continued problem with driver's seat not automatically moving forward when vehicle is started. Ford engineers have been working with the dealer service department to determine cause but no success yet.
9920 mi	Continued problem with driver's seat.
11160 mi	Driver Seat problem still unresolved

16000 mi

Backup camera not available message at times. dealer noted and I have to see if it reoccurs

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56000 mi

US $320

The process to change out the battery on this vehicle precludes an owner from doing it. Best case you do not break the windshield while doing it. it should be considered a repair because the entire Windshield wiper facia and wipers need to be removed as does the air filter box to clear the battery.

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12000 mi

SYNC 3 would lock up. Navigation would not track right.

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7400 mi

Eighth attempt to repair Easy entry/exit driver seat malfuntion

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15000 mi

System crashed, navigation had wrong location and direction. Also booted off the paired phones.

6820 mi	Driver's side heated seat failed Entirely at approximately 6,000 Km. The element was replaced under warranty. The nav system has 2 display screens showing distance to the next way point. The smallest one is beside the speedometer and appears to be limited to 25 km. it cannot be explained by the technician and has been reported to Ford.
14040 mi	Heated driver's failed to throw ANY heat. The dealership found a defective connection and replaced parts.
16740 mi	The USB ports and 12 V power outlet failed. Diagnosis determined that the USB ports were not functioning and were causing The entire system to fail.

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47120 mi

C $156

Replaced battery

26000 mi

US $120

Battery died way too early.

18900 mi

Plugging a phone, iPod, or USB into the USB port in the car caused the Sync system to crash and voice commands to become nonfunctional.

29000 mi

Purchased certified used. GPS inoperable. Selling FORD dealer stated this was software issue, no new update from Ford to fix. Took to another dealer, GPS cable cut, not warranty but replaced under warranty. Snowstorm caused parts delay.

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16000 mi

Airbag warning symbol came on intermittently. Replaced driver side seatbelt buckle.

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60000 mi

US $50

Recharged A/C that was empty. It has since emptied again and is scheduled to go to the dealership for diagnosis

36000 mi

Replaced drive front door speaker. Due to distorted sounds.

9000 mi

Sirius travelink provides incorrect fuel prices.

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6000 mi

Battery failed after 12 months since purchase new.

6000 mi

The heat sent only to the floor is feeble. When the fan ispeed s brought to 50%, there is lots of noise in the dashboard. The noise makes me think that a piece of ductwork has become dislodged. Air directed to dash and windshield is fine. The AM HD audio changes tone and seems to loose HD lock. In the NY metro area that is not acceptable. The audio quality changes and I find myself listening to the quality of the audio and not the content. The dealer disabled AM HD for me.

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14000 mi	rear automatic lift nofunctional, loud rattle in dash, radio/gps/bluetooth system does not always work. also fuel econ is worse than my genisis 3.8 coupe. otherwise vehicle is built rather well, isvery comfortable and fun to drive.
13500 mi	same problems as before. had loner. dealer cannot fix problems 1560miles on vehicle. now has more rattles, lift gate still does not work uses more fuel than my Genesis Coupe.

14300 mi

Touch screen bug fix.

9800 mi	Tire pressure light stayed on even though all tires had correct pressure.
11160 mi	Some buttons causing no response, audio responses weak in volume, nav screen freezing. Took three visits over two months to resolve

	Keyless entry pad was inoperative since new. Replaced and everything is working fine.
1240 mi	Keyless entry keypad on door pillar malfunctioned. Keypad replaced under warranty, all is good.

10100 mi

Body control module...Safety restraint software update. also sync update.

42000 mi US $500	Electric motor in Power Exterior Mirror failed
78000 mi US $200	Replaced battery

13020 mi

FOB did not work every time used to open doors. Module in driver's door replaced under warranty.

34000 mi

Remote entry sensor

18000 mi

Need upgrade to myFord Touch. Only availabe 3.10 from dealer.

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32240 mi

At startup - engaging the AC caused a loud noise. After about 30 seconds it went away and the fan picked up speed. Inspected at dealership - discovered that a filter or guard was missing so presumably something had gotten into the system and was clogging the fan.

51000 mi

US $120

recall - side door lock

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3300 mi

Fuse F38 (5 amp) blew due to an improperly routed wiring harness that got pinched against transmission mount. F38 is to an "engine/transmission control module". Wiring harness repaired and re-routed. No problems since.

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73000 mi US $30	when code found and recognized as window switch illumination problem, replace right front window switch. internal led is part of switch not servicable.
77000 mi US $500	sound quit on sync system, 3 weeks out of warranty, Diagnosis was slow and difficult, replacing radio fixed sound problem, but also changed sync apim with screen, and reprogramed it. Still to this day the phone switch on steering wheel does not work yet. still looking into it. possibly need to replace switch. no codes for this problem....Ford No Help !!!!

24000 mi

Dual Zone A/C Unit malfunctioned by turning itself on and high. Multiple electrical failures (power windows, locks, push button ignition, A/C, side view mirrors). They could not recreate any of the electrical issues I had upon inspection. An indicator came back saying there may potentially be an issue with the battery so they replaced it under warranty. They said in some cases a partial short could cause these issues however they weren't certain that was the case. I have not had any problems since I have got the car back.

33600 mi

US $719

I had noticed that the climate control in the car was not working correctly. After the vehicle engine was warmed up it would still blow out cold air, even when reading 75+ degrees. In order for warm temperature to come through the car it had to be manually turned to at least 77 degrees. Additionally the outside temp gauge on the My Ford Touch (MFT) display would consistently give VERY inaccurate readings. On a day where it was 40 degrees the display read anywhere from -6 to 77 degrees. I believe the two issues may had been interrelated. Upon Ford inspection the found the issue to be caused by a Ambient Air Temperature Sensor. The sensor itself was faulty and broker and needed to be replaced. After replacing the sensor the technicians found that whenever the harness it is connected to is moved the temperature readings become inaccurate. Upon additional inspection they found the pin connector for the sensor was broken and also needed to be replaced. Once replaced the Climate Control and Outside Air Temp readings appeared to be functioning correctly.

23500 mi

motors for window were slow, they added a shield to protect from dirt it is apparently a known issue they also did recall work on the ignition and door lock

20300 mi

Intermittent wipers did not work. They squirted water on the windshield and they worked at that time. Don't think they have worked since then.

49000 mi

US $200

Power liftgate motor was low on oil and seized so would not raise. The actuator was replaced for less than $200 including diagnosis and labor.

10000 mi

Replaced windshield washer fluid pump

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17000 mi

Keypad on outside door was not working. A fuse was replaced under warranty.

7700 mi

Battery kept losing charge - after confirming there was no odd drain, they replaced the battery under warranty.

16000 mi

A/C froze up in high humidity conditions. Dealer changed temp sensor.

The rear lift gate does not open when passing the foot under the rear bumper sensor. Sensor malfunction.

Navigation location not correct. Replaced Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Navigation location not correct. Replaced GPS Module, carried out PMI and retested.

4400 mi	outside left side mirror had a defective electrical control motor., Was replaced under warranty
8000 mi	in extremely hot weather (above 95F) the ac was not cold enough. Dealership checked everything within the HVAC system and determined the factory fill was 1.5 oz low on the refrigerant. Problem solved

4000 mi

Park assist was going off in traffic when cars were two car length or less with a solid tone that normally means you have less than 6 inches. Fix was to put the transmission into S and back to D a couple of times with no obstacles around.

100000 mi

US $200

Replaced in-dash receiver and amplifier for Sony audio system

22320 mi C $100	Error message from BLS (Blind Spot detection), somehow confused by trailer hitch. No idea why (and repair was unsuccessful, despite their claim otherwise). It's intermittent and hard to diagnose.
22320 mi C $500	Wiring to factory trailer hitch - small electrical console/unit had some kind of water damage.

27000 mi	Dash display failed. Was replaced with new display unit. Reverse camera would not turn off when shifted out of reverse. Dealer upgraded software on the system. This fixed the issue.
50000 mi US $75	Driver rear window switch failed. Dealer replaced switch. Took 3 hours labor. Sync system was not functioning correctly. Dealer updated the software on the system. 1 hour labor.
55000 mi	Sync system was experiencing issues. Phone disconnects, volume cut out, and other minor issues. Dealer could not find issues. Only further course is a full reset, costing $200. As this is minor decided not to pay for further repairs, especially as told they could not guarantee full fix.

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45000 mi US $60	The low tire pressure light came on, even though the tires were not low on pressure. The dealer cleaned the connection to the tire and then reset the sensors.
108000 mi US $495	The horn had to be replaced. It stopped working.

12900 mi

battery failed dealer replaced under warranty

52000 mi

US $100

Replaced battery

31000 mi

Third Brake Light on upper back hatch of the Escape. The light had failed and the whole assembly needed to be replaced. Thankfully, it was still under warranty.

68000 mi US $515	AC went out. No cold air at all. A cooling line was replaced, that had gone bad.
75000 mi US $200	Rear passenger power window switch failed. Part replaced

20000 mi

Sync would not launch and forgot synchronization to all phones. Ford did master reset of system. Wiped all stored data. No parts replaced. Problem has not returned yet.

24000 mi	AC stopped blowing cold air
30000 mi	Passenger side window slow going up
US $400	Led third brake light assembly failed

30600 mi

US $120

new battery

29000 mi

Trip meters would not work volume on radio malfunctions

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20460 mi

C $167

Direction lamp front driver side. I waited almost one hour. The attendant thought it was wrong, spoke with the mechanic that confirmed 40 minutes were charge for changing one bulb.

11320 mi

Airbag and ABS module burnt

12700 mi

Performed TSB for freezing up of the system, which didn't produce cold air from the A/C system.

18903 mi	After 20 minutes, the dash vents would close. Fan works okay, I hear the air coming out, it's just not able to come out of anywhere I can feel. Turning the car off and on fixes the problem. The dealer tracked it down to SSM 45383 and reprogrammed the HVAC module. The repair seemed to work, but when I drove it the following day, it happened again. The day after I picked up the car, the problem happened again. All the vents closed up, the fan works perfectly, but no air comes out of any vent. I was close to the dealership, so I came right in. The manager, the writer and two techs saw the problem. I was hoping to get an answer that afternoon. The next day, I was told it would be ready on Monday, on Monday, I was told that they weren't able to fix it, and that they had a "call into the Ford hotline." I took it back because I couldn't afford to pay for a rental anymore. I called Ford corporate, they referred me to another Ford dealer about twenty minutes away. All the vents closed up, the fan works perfectly, but no air comes out of any vent. After calling Ford corporate, they told me that I had to go back to the original dealer. I left several messages until he finally called me back, and told me to bring the car in. Several days later, a part was replaced, but they declined to give me the repair ticket, saying they wanted to keep the repair order open in order to stop the factory warranty from expiring. A few warm days later, it seems to be working. The recirculation button still turns off and on from time to time, and in order to change the setting, I still have to push it twice. I didn't push it, I will ask them to look at it later.
37000 mi	Bluetooth stopped working, just like my old Escape. In the past, I was able to pull the battery and reset the system, on the new Escape, the battery is buried under a plastic shroud by the windshield. The dealership reset the battery for me, Bluetooth is working. But, the clock now is frozen.
47210 mi US $327	Just like last summer, the floor mats continued to be wet and the interior smells moldy as a result. This time though, they found a loose [A/C] drain hose and fixed it.

5300 mi

Semi easy fix, had to be jump started twice in sub 0 weather. Took it to Autozone to check the system and found the battery terminal was loose

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2000 mi

MyFordTouch GPS voice commands would not find POI destinations. Dealer replaced GPS antenna but didn't fix. Did master radio reset at my request and that fixed the issue.

5260 mi	Ford Sync upgraded
18600 mi	The Sync touch screen went black with no display. The APIM and Touch Screen were replaced.

13800 mi

Air conditioner compressor froze and broke the rubber belt

46000 mi

US $845

Had to replace the alternator. Wonderful experience.

1240 mi	Front passenger window one-touch up and down not working.
13020 mi	Replaced right front exterior door handle due to problem with automatic locking security system
17980 mi	Nav system frequently showing wrong location Remote door locks not always working properly
19220 mi	Nav screen frequently jumped to home screen. Switch was replaced One touch power window switch not working. Replaced switch.

78740 mi

wire harness

13500 mi

recirculation mode failed to engage. I am not convinced that it was NOT caused by removal and replacement of the dash done last month for removal of a mouse nest but I can't prove such.

9000 mi

MyFord Touch Navigation has never worked properly. It would show you off in the middle of a field when you were on an Interstate. Dealer was no help. I spent weekend finding a TSR to correct the problem.

2000 mi	Problems with MFT and Navigation System requiring software update and Nav SD card replacement.
21300 mi	Battery failed to hold a charge and was diagnosed as defective. Replaced under warranty. Replaced in two hours at dealer.
29000 mi	Repaired problem with door handle lock proximity sensors.

48800 mi

US $18

SD Card for NAV blew out. Replaced with card from eBay.

36000 mi

Entire dash went dark. AC worked, but that's it. Try to start stereo system, message about low battery and shut down. Outside lights worked. Repair code below not representative. Reset to system by removing battery cable from battery.

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21700 mi

MyFord Touch system - no volume, no voice commands.

11000 mi

Instrument Panel software update to resolve early "low fuel" warnings.

111832 mi

US $750

AC compressor locked up and burned the belt off. New pump and expansion valve, flush the system, refill.

7000 mi

Perform TSB 13-2-1 and diagnose problem with remote start failing after battery saver mode is engaged (~3 min after engine is shut off)

11940 mi	when starting with remote control the engine would stall after 15 seconds. The BCM was replaced along with a wiring harness.
15500 mi	the alarm that sounds when the rear hatch is opened is barely audible

57000 mi

US $300

Not blowing hot

50700 mi

US $140

Replaced battery. Afterwards brought to dealer due to electrical gremlins.

66000 mi

US $115

Car would not start symptoms of battery issue. Since I had x warranty towed for free. Initial report was bad battery. I felt there was no way battery was bad after 2 years. Told them it had to be something else. They checked and researched stuff... another battery test came back same - battery. Interstate battery was warranties through another shop. They supplied a battery, dealer installed for $15. Battery is hard to get at I felt it was worth that. Escape uses something called BCM - Battery Control Module - when battery was replaced 2 years ago this was not reset. I had car-truck at another dealer for gremlins after the battery was replaced and they knew battery was replaced but did not know to reset BCM. This most likely would not apply full charge to battery as computer thought battery was bad and caused battery to fail prematurely. No gremlins this time!

34720 mi

A/C compressor was leaking. Replaced by a new one.

21700 mi	replace back up camera
35640 mi	blis sensor fell off and needed to be replaced

1200 mi	Myford touch started glitching. Menus became blank and options disappeared including the master reset option. Dealer tech pulled battery connector to hard reset system. Nav stopped accepting commands.
2000 mi	GPS takes too long to acquire signal; dealer upgraded myford touch to 3.5.1 with no change in the issue
4000 mi	GPS took a long time to lock and would lose location sometimes, dealer applied TSB 13-4-20 (replaced GPS module and vracket), and location acquisition is now much quicker.

54000 mi

US $99

car has phantom electrical problems!! "Battery management system" sensor is bad!! BCM could also be bad! I paid dealer for diagnostics! will fix myself !! car needed new negative battery cable with sensor new battery 590 cca new pigtail 2 cavity connector "sensor battery current" cost of new parts was under $200.00

4200 mi

The wiper motor failed, but I think it was at least partly my own fault, due to my use of the windshield wipers in the automatic car wash

15800 mi US $50	Repair navigation system
25000 mi	Sync failed
26000 mi US $60	Sync failure
29000 mi US $35	Problems with My Touch. System stops operation but dealer has been unable to replicate
41000 mi US $50	Replace radio and Sync system

6400 mi	Navigation could not find GPS. TSB applied
20000 mi	Battery kept dying. Replaced passenger passive entry door handle that wasn't working properly.
35000 mi US $600	No function or display on the system. APIM changed and display replaced

5000 mi

Navigation would show me off road occasionally. A GPSM bracket was replaced at my insistence due to a TSB I found in a forum TSB 13-4-20. This solved the problem.

18000 mi

The air bag warning light came on and would not go off.

8680 mi

Fuel Gauge error requiring firmware update (TSB)

85000 mi

US $200

Loud blower motor replaced.

8680 mi

GPS for navigation became inaccurate. Location shown on myfordtouch would be 2 blocks or so from actual location. Techs performed a TSB and replaced a GPS module mounting bracket free of charge. Works great now. They even washed my car.

11160 mi

proximity sensors were going off for no reason. Problem confirmed. Faulty sensor.On order.

9000 mi

Update to fix bugs in the MyFord Touch system.

66000 mi US $50	Fix whistle in duct system and replace cabin air filter
86000 mi US $75	Car was failing to start . I suspected the battery. Dealer checke the battery under load and the charging system . All looked ok. A month or so later the battery failed and I had it replaced.

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48980 mi	The radio had multiple problems. Sometimes would not turn on. Sometimes would not turn off when vehicle turned off. could not get control of the quick channels
70060 mi	Right signal turned off. Bulb. Didn't take long.
80600 mi C $140	The cruise control reactivation was intermittent. Once in standby mode it would not come back on. Dealer went through diagnostics and removed module and all connections. Reassembled. will take time to know if the problem has been repaired as it was intermittent.

27000 mi

Initially the computer had to reset itself on short trips. Then, finally the car would not start and had to be jump started.

55000 mi

US $20

A/C evaporator coils froze blocking airflow. Replaced A/C evaporator temperature sensor.

31000 mi US $85	Slow to crank in the morning, took it to dealer and it would not start without a jump. Bad battery confirmed and replaced same day.
22000 mi	Battery failure - car would not start, had to be towed to dealer. They checked battery and charging system, replaced battery.

11000 mi	Wiper stop working in rain.
13000 mi	wiper blades stop working
20500 mi	body control cpu went out.

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20000 mi US $92	Battery dead -- Replaced Battery & reset battery control module(BCM)
22000 mi	Rear center LED brake light not working. Dealer replaced same.

33000 mi

Sync system kept rebooting randomly. System reset and all is well. Power liftgate stopped working. Never repaired.

6100 mi

Sync phone connection no longer worked.

4600 mi

Dash keeps freezing. Will not turn off or on at times. Shut down with error messages

7000 mi

SYNC system went out. Said entertainment system is unavailable.

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50000 mi

Bad airbag sensor

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44640 mi C $40	Fan speed resistor failed; replaced with new.
73160 mi C $85	Blower motor resistor failed (max speed available only) Replaced resistor
81840 mi C $50	Fan speed resistor; replaced, but problem returned after ten days
88040 mi C $50	Blower motor resistor failed, replaced

54860 mi

C $120

a/c failure , dryer pack exploded and according to ford rendered the ac system total useless and everything needed to be replaced at my cost $4000. case opened with Ford canada got them down to half $2000 but unacceptable still waiting

103540 mi

C $600

needed A/C parts replaced. can't remember which ones

126000 mi

US $600

Compressor

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26000 mi	Remove / replace left front radio speaker
32000 mi	RF radio speaker distorting like LF speaker did earlier. R2 the RF speaker.
36000 mi	Right front speaker blown--this is the third speaker.

Battery needed to be boosted several time over the last month.

32700 mi

US $268

Replace Blower Motor Control unit.

2900 mi	Passenger vanity mirror light didn't work. New visor with mirror ordered and replaced per warranty.
19200 mi	replaced battery under warranty, 36 months bumper to bumper coverage

20000 mi

TPMS sensor replaced.

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198000 mi

US $410

Electric seat adjustment motor, driver side. Used part had to be ordered as dealer, Ford, no longer carries the part as it is allegedly too old for them. This is for power driver side seat. Junk yard part ordered, installed, and one of three motors on seat did not work. Shop reordered another junk yard part to get all three motors on it. This is the first repair on the vehicle with 199,000 miles on it!

13020 mi

C $325

battery

15520 mi	Navigation antenna did not acquire signal.
22320 mi C $150	Blower Motor Resistor Replaced

22320 mi	Remote key fob stopped working. The dealer replaced the remote with a new fob.
24800 mi	Heater and air conditioning blower stopped working on level 1 and 2. The dealer replaced the control reostat under warranty.
60140 mi C $40	Air conditioning was blowing cold on the highway and then warm when in traffic and at traffic lights. All fuses were checked. Air conditioning was replaced and fixed the problem.

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49000 mi

replaced parts including evaporator, fan component, etc. Fan would only work at full and low speed.

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22019 mi

US $113

starting battery had started to get weak replaced before total failure.

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6400 mi

Coolant was leaking into the heater core and then blowing smoke into the car. Smelt like burnt syrup

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41700 mi

US $107

Bad AC compressor Mis-wired welcome light

34040 mi	they replaced almost all the a.c componets
51460 mi	the ac system had to be replaced

19200 mi

rear turn signal light burned out.

83000 mi	The map light switch was not functional. Would have been repaired during the same trip as the window latch, but the wrong parts were ordered.
88000 mi	The Bluetooth stopped working, resets didn't help. When trying to find my phone, it would fail right away. Dealer removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed.
95000 mi	The Bluetooth stopped working again. Brought it back to the dealer, they again removed the battery for ten minutes, Bluetooth is fixed.
103000 mi	The Bluetooth stopped working again. This time, I Googled how to disconnect the battery on my own.
104115 mi	I must have drained the battery when sitting on the side of the highway; they replaced the battery. The AC stopped working, the dealer quickly identified it as a compressor, and replaced it that day!

14880 mi	Defective passenger door radio speaker. Replaced.
21140 mi	Failure of latching sensor for passenger airbag system. Latching system replaced.

38280 mi	Fuel tank sending unit replaced due to incorrect fuel level reporting.
70060 mi C $45	Fan speed resistor faulty.

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32400 mi

Air conditioner failed. Required overnight stay at dealership before part was delivered the next day.

87200 mi

US $130

AC did not blow cold air if outside temp above 78. Had a problem with blower Jan 2016 and had a board replaced for about $400. Ford told me that the desiccant bag broke and the entire AC system will need replacement est $2900. Then started working again.

99200 mi

Rear Window, defroster needed replacing, as well as rear window wiper moter.

71 mi

C $1000

Compressor failed installed new part

88000 mi

US $100

Battery went bad

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58900 mi

C $1500

The stealer decided that something was 'stuck' in the refrigerant line. The entire A/C system was replaced.

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59600 mi

Mechanic says the a/c compressor is on the way out, very hard to turn. Causing rough idle when it engages.

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32240 mi

C $339

Rear hatch would not open at all. They replaced the latch and solinoid

9000 mi

Purchased 9/17/09 taken into Service 12/09 due to excessive white flakes coming from A/C vents told they received TSB bulletin 09-21-6 these are toxic flakes. The car has been into service 6 times and is in service Would like contact others Escape is currently in Service Ford Service reps have seen the toxic flakes and continue to ignore the seriousness and my health related problems. Would love to hear from another Escape owner with similar problem.

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86152 mi

US $100

Air was blowing very warm air out of system. New blower motor and accumulator installed. A/C charged The repair was covered under extended premium warrantee except for 100.00 deductible

120000 mi

US $100

Condenser coil had a leak. Believe a rock or something caused the leak.

60000 mi

US $30

Replace AC blower motor resistor

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9920 mi

electronic stability, 4X4 doesn't work. Light on dash. Dealer reset sensor for electronic stability and 4X4

23000 mi

US $165

Replaced OEM battery.

67700 mi

US $150

Blower motor resistor had shorted out. Resistor was replaced.

49000 mi	The AC no longer was producing cold air, we assumed it was in need of a recharge, but the charge of the system was normal. Upon further investigation, we found that the AC compressor isnt engaging when the AC button is engaged. No fix yet.
49700 mi	The AC was fixed, I believe the dealership found some kind of electrical connection that had become disconnected due to earlier work, possibly when it was brought in for a recall service to be performed.
53700 mi US $25	The blower motor stopped operating on any setting other then maximum speed. The blower motor resistor was faulty. Repaired ourselves, took about 10 minutes

115000 mi

US $25

rheostat that controls fan blower and A/C

81000 mi

US $125

I replace a faulty rear wiper motor

46500 mi US $75	Replaced blower resister because fan did not work on lowest 2 speeds.
66000 mi US $80	Replaced blower motor resistor for the second time. First one replaced about 3 years ago and part is not under warranty any longer.

8120 mi

Ford "CODE" Alarm system and remote starter keeps false alarming at all hours for no reason. Ford dealership says all Escape vehicles have this problem with the Ford alarm system (installed at the dealership). Replacing at my cost.

8060 mi	SYNC USB stopped working. Dealer removed fuse and re-set the system
22920 mi	rear defrost not working after rear window seal replaced.

32000 mi	Sync voice recognition malfunctoned - no longer identified the names in my phone book. Unable to make outgoing calls unless memorized number - I live in a hands-free State. A module was replaced to rectify the problem.
42700 mi US $85	Fan not working on speed 1 or 2. Blower Motor Resistor was replaced, fixing the problem.
44900 mi US $500	AC was not working. Standard AC check by dealer revealed that an internal part had disinigrated and spread plastic chunks throughout the system rendering it inoperable and only repairable through replacement of entire system.
76800 mi	Rear windshield wiper motor died. Replaced motor.

88000 mi US $500	Sensor needed to be replaced. AC did not work.
110000 mi US $500	Air conditioning compressor needed replacing
126000 mi US $500	the starter need to be replaced. Very difficult to start car with key.

29860 mi

Dash lights and radio would blink on and off. Dealer changed a part and car was fixed in approx. one hour after also doing the regular maintenance.

54700 mi US $1076	AC system, blowing warm air. Dealer replaced Receiever/Drier and flushed system. Did not fix problem so 2 weeks later dealer flushed again with new machine and now operating properly. Otherwise would replace at least condenser too.
59100 mi US $280	AC leak 1 year after fixing. Replaced a few seals and refilled.

3800 mi

Built-in microphone for SYNC system not picking up voice commands, voice could barely be heard on SYNC connected phone calls. Found TSB on-line related to this and provided copy. Dealer ordered parts. Parts installed to fix SYNC microphone.

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64100 mi US $150	TPMS sensor went bad and needed to be replaced
156000 mi US $1100	AC Condenser failed. Condenser was replaced and system recharged

85400 mi

US $300

The car no longer put out cold air.

44000 mi

US $190

Replace right rear door window regulator and motor

63240 mi C $550	Gradually lost cooling and drying ability.
112540 mi C $700	Alleged A/C leak. System would not recharge with kit. Brought the car in, "leak" detected at joint by radiator using dye.

34000 mi

US $700

AC condenser replaced.

99200 mi

C $100

Air conditioning failed causing the main cooling fans to run continuously..

70000 mi

US $50

HVAC blower motor not working on speeds 1 and 2. Blower motor resistor replaced by CarMax service. Only charge was $50.00 deductible on CarMax MaxCare extended service agreement.

75000 mi US $6000	Replaced entire AC system - Dessicant container broke and spread powder throughtout system causing AC to shut down and not work properly
134000 mi US $500	Air conditioner hose replaced
155000 mi US $1000	Hoses replaced
157300 mi	Air conditioner was NOT repaired but will require approx $1400 to repair. Water in the air conditioner freezes and causes AC to stop working until it thaws out

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25000 mi

US $26

Battery failure

113460 mi C $348	Repair Rear Wiper Motor, Arm, and Blade. The wiper motor failed. It appeared that water had been rusting out the motor. The dealership indicated that this is rare, but it looks like there is a better cover over the mechanism with the new one.
168020 mi C $600	Replaced starter

130000 mi

US $300

Replaced alternator. Air condition needs to be replaced asap.

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48360 mi $1000	Learned of known problem where faulty desiccator bag in A/C system explodes corrupting entire system and require complete replacement of all A/C parts including compressor, condenser etc, etc. Ford's fault but like all factory problems owner must repair. Due to advance notice from Ford mechanic, changed part as preventative measure with new improved part.
55800 mi $35	No low speeds on ventilation fan. Replace resister to fix.

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79000 mi

US $120

Needed a new 12 V battery

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58000 mi

a/c went out after four years almost to the week. Dealer did fine job and replaced needed parts. Only expense of this kind in four years.

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C $150

The heater plug front end broke. Was not covered under warranty. Ford should not sell vehicles with poor quality heater cords in northern Alberta.

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24000 mi

Fluctuation in air temp from driver to passenger side. Dealer replaced two actuators and I was told that a 15 degree difference in temp was normal from side to side with dual auto climate control The problem remained. They did reprogram the computer after I told them I would not accept this answer from their rep. Then the system seemed to function normally.

58700 mi

US $6

Rear electric door latch failed. I replaced the actuator motor.

24180 mi	dual climate control not working. not deliverng the level of heat requested to each side
25420 mi	dual control heat not working. one control flap was replaced

21000 mi	Air conditioner freezes up after 2 hours
31000 mi	Air Conditioning Sensor Problem

60000 mi US $280	Back-up alarm system errored, replaced one of 4 sensors(LR)
75000 mi US $75	back-up sensor Failure, replaced 2 sensors.

48660 mi

C $20

Liftgate lock actuator failed. Opened actuator, diagnosed as small Mabuchi electrical motor, bought on ebay ($20) and replaced successfully. Junkyard actuator assemblies were $75. New - $200.

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21000 mi

TSB 9-12-6 for blend door actuator replacement. Symptom was inconsistent and erratic temperature control on dual climate control system. Under warranty, the temperature blend door actuator assembly was replaced on both sides. Car has dual climate control and temperature varied erratically from side to side. There is a TSB for this (9-12-6).

36000 mi	Rear hatch electronic latch failed. Glass latch still worked.
62700 mi US $108	Lower two speeds of interior heating/cooling system fan didn't work. Fan resistor pack replaced. Transmission leak fixed. Paid deductible for extended warranty.

7000 mi	left center air duct very low airflow Heater / ac fan motor making noise
51200 mi	Replaced fan motor
27000 mi	Faulty tire pressure sensor

55580 mi

C $35

Replaced the outside Temperature probe, th eone that shows current temperature on the dash.

3100 mi

Cord for block heater replaced, as the extreme cold weather gave it a beating

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67620 mi

C $56

Replaced electric door latch on tail gate Replaced blower resistor

10000 mi

US $800

Replaced ignition key

5000 mi	CD player will not eject disc.
8000 mi	CD player would not eject

84420 mi

$150

The a/c comes on and off within a short time making the condition in the car very uncomfortable. The A/c resistant and relay was replaced and it a bit okay now

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109000 mi

US $1850

Had to replace a/c evap. Don't know all the parts.

165000 mi

US $500

Blower motor resistor went out (low fan speeds did not work) which caused desiccant to become contaminated. Required replacing the desiccant canister and recharging the system.

58000 mi

US $80

replaced heating fan speed selector motor.

23920 mi

Clicking noise behind dash - Replaced right and left blend door actuators TSB 10-8-6

23440 mi

Lost the 1st and 2nd speed on the heater fan, changed the resistance module that controls heater fan speeds.

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9000 mi	Cruise control problem - after using cruise control, applied brake to turn it off, then accelerator became "stiff" and could not maintain speed. Coasted to shoulder, turned car off and restarted, problem went away. Dealer could not replicate.
14000 mi	passenger side window regulator failed with window in open position.
29900 mi US $480	power door lock on front passenger door sticks, does not always unlock
31000 mi US $267	Light showing "passenger airbag off" stays on even when adult passenger is in seat. Set low battery code, so battery replaced. Light continues to come on.
32000 mi	Passenger airbag off light did not come on correctly - sometimes on when occupied, sometime off when not occupied. Repair required replacement of seat sensor - "kit" supposedly cost $1500. Covered under airbag warranty, which is 5 years

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17000 mi	Rear wiper motor.
58600 mi	Tire air pressure sensor.
61000 mi US $450	Drivers side tire sensor and leak
66000 mi US $400	Another tire sensor.

145000 mi US $82	Rear hatch would no longer open. When you push the open button you could hear it making noise but the latch would not release. The "Tailgate Lock Actuator Motor" had worn out. I replaced it with a "Dorman" brand part from Amazon. Fixed.
145000 mi US $150	Discovered a small A/C leak that I did not repair.
157000 mi US $200	The A/C main gasket was leaking R-134A refrigerant slowly which made the A/C not blow cold. I had valvoline drain the existing refrigerant out of the system, then I replaced the A/C compressor myself and had Valvoline recharge the system. Cumulative time at Valvoline was about an hour. The replacement of the A/C compressor took me about 5 hours.

62000 mi

US $149

Tire pressure monitors had to be replaced

34000 mi

US $650

Replaced blend door activator Replaced 12V battery

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76000 mi

US $250

Alarm for Tire Pressure Sensor. Replaced.

55000 mi	TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE
68000 mi US $100	AC wasn't working properly - Freon was recharged

145800 mi

US $5

Rear hatch lock motor failed. Hatch would not open. $5 part, about an hour labor.

68080 mi C $60	Replaced faulty ambient temperature sensor in front bumper. Replaced one defective (chirping) temperature blend door actuator.
76260 mi C $650	One Tire Pressure Monitor System sensor failed. $150.
98580 mi C $50	A/C lines under body to traction battery hvac unit in cargo area corroded through and lost refigerant. Had to replace both lines. At least one backup sensor failed in rear bumper.
120900 mi C $1000	Replaced condenser.
124620 mi C $150	Replaced blend door actuator motor assembly
128960 mi C $30	Entry keypad on driver's door, illumination burned out
163680 mi C $200	Windshield washer pump repaired
167400 mi C $40	Replaced another bad backup sensor.
173600 mi C $721	Corrosion in C210 connector causing all sorts of electrical problems. The first symptom was that the transmission would not shift out of Park. These Escapes have a mechanical bypass switch in the console, so you can bypass the shift lever interlock, start it, and then shift out of Park. Unfortunately the same cause also prevents the brake lights and the daytime running lights (drl) from working. This is because a computer (Smart Junction Box SJB) was not getting a signal that the brake pedal was depressed. The first suspicion was that the brake lamp switch on the brake pedal arm was faulty. Replacing the switch with a new one did not fix the problem. A wire from that switch goes through a connector, C210, and then to the computer SJB. Corrosion in C210 caused an outage in that circuit. Without a signal from the brake lamp switch, the SJB believes the brake has not been applied, and so will not tell the shift interlock solenoid to open. And it won't send the necessary commands to illuminate the brake lamps or the drl lights. C210 is a vital part of the Escape's wiring. It contains about 50 circuits. It doesn't "do" anything and acts as a place where a collection of circuits in various wiring harnesses converge and then go their various ways. Other circuits passing through C210 include wiring for the fuel system, and most seriously, the front impact sensors. Failure of the brake lights is bad enough. If corrosion in C210 can prevent the car's systems from getting notifications from the impact sensors, the air bags probably won't deploy when needed. So this is a serious safety problem. Should Ford do a recall? I'd say that depends on the frequency of this failure, which is related to the probable and common cause. These Escapes are notorious for multiple ways water can get into the interior from leaks in the rear hatch. I believe condensation from water entering the interior from the hatch, then evaporating and condensing throughout the interior, caused the corrosion in C210. All the metal surfaces with thin black paint under the seats and all other hidden surfaces in the interior, had surface rust when I bought the car when it was 4 years old and had 108,000km on it. I had to track down a multitude of such leaks before stopping all of them. I put a detailed post about this in the Escape Hybrid section of the escapecity discussion site.

26000 mi US $100	Display screen stopped working. The fault in display blew fuses so the entire display unit had to be replaced. Common. It is $500 part. I used one from an auto recycling source for $100.
29500 mi US $30	a/c could not handle 112 degree heat in Bakersfield. added R134a. checked operation of system with manifold gauges

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14000 mi

US $20

Rear signal bulb was replaced

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49300 mi	Car sits for 1 day, battery is completely dead. Had it to 2 different dealerships and one independent mechanic. No on can find problem. Have to keep portable jumper in car to start it every time. Ford offers no help!
107000 mi US $1400	Tons of repairs. Over $1400.00 and car still would not start without being jump started every day.

175800 mi

US $50

Blower resistor replaced Blown passenger front speaker

39000 mi US $100	Compass does not hold calibration. Recalibrated, still having issues.
43000 mi	OEM wiring harness with tow package did not work. discovered parts were missing. dealership refused to cover under warranty, issue will be addressed with Ford corporate office.

20500 mi

Brought in for A/C problem ... blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger ... parts were ordered. TSB#10-8-6. AC blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger.

28520 mi

AC fan would only operate on MAX setting, Resistor was replaced.

17841 mi	Condensor Assembly replaced as transmission fluid was leaking into airconditioning condensor ?? Also the ignition coil assembly was replaced as several fault codes were being produced. No charge due to extended repair contract.
41820 mi C $400	The Air Conditioner / Heat Blower ceased operating the dealer indicated the resistors had failed ?

45000 mi	Malfunction of satellite radio
59000 mi	Speaker distorted. Speaker replaced

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9000 mi

Problem with dealer-installed remote start.

27000 mi

Air conditioner barely cooling.

51286 mi

US $427

Dome light was not working properly. Electrical short repaired

99200 mi

Tailgate will no longer open. Upon doing some research, I have discovered it's a common problem for Escapes & the repair is rather costly. I am debating as to whether or not to bother undertaking this repair on a vehicle that is quite literally falling apart under me.

11000 mi	Rear window defroster. 3 bands quit working. Parts ordered
12000 mi	3 bands quit working. Parts ordered Month: November 2008, Repaired 12/26/2008.
18000 mi US $22	One of the pins on the factory towing package wire harness that connects to the car to the trailer corroded away. This also happened on my 2001 Escape. I had only towed my boat 5 times. Didn't even bother to report to Ford. It would happen again

24000 mi US $35	Replaced blower motor resistor
49000 mi	Fixed jammed overhead light switch
56500 mi US $80	Replaced dome lamp fixture
60000 mi US $30	Replaced fan resistor

114000 mi

US $2500

Musty odor required complete dashboard to be removed and parts replaced

88040 mi C $21	Blower speed resistor
88860 mi C $375	cabin air blender motor replaced

	I picked up new vehicle with 16.9 miles. Discovered the left turn indicator did not clear after completing the turn.
	Repaired turn signal.
2000 mi	The dealer said that the leak was caused by an air conditioning condensate drain that was plugged. That is odd because the previous month the reason for the same leak was a body seam that was not sealed correctly. They undercoated both front wheel wells

31000 mi

Defective drivers side back window regulator.

55180 mi

battery exchange

20460 mi

A/C heat fan would not function except at high speed position.

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127720 mi

Headlight bulb replaced by me

12000 mi

CD player did not eject properly. Replaced under warranty.

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25000 mi

US $125

Battery weak, replaced.

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20000 mi	HV Batt AC Actuator arm replaced, via TSB.
28000 mi	Knocking sound from inside dash. Replaced drivers blend door actuator on HVAC system.
95000 mi US $750	Compressor, condensor & expansion valve replaced & recahrged

78000 mi	AC would not blow cold. Shop took it in and recharged with dye to find leak.
81000 mi US $1800	Multiple leaks in AC system requiring multiple parts.

5000 mi	Had rear hatch lock replaced and driver side defogger repaired under warranty
99200 mi US $2400	Needed to have AC condenser and compressor replaced. Also had Hybris system looked at (seemed to be related to AC Issue, Hybrid is working correctly.
118000 mi US $75	Replacing Center dome light group. Switch broken, light no longer works when doors are opened.

60000 mi US $250	I noticed air-con not working. Took to specialized mechanic who diagnosed hole in condensor. His price for new condensor too steep, so I promised to come back after purchasing elsewhere. Fee was for gas refill and labor.
60000 mi US $60	Due to diagnosis 3 weeks earlier, I purchased a condensor for mechanic to instal (his were too expensive). He had told me there was a hole in condensor, so not retaining freon/gas.
64600 mi US $350	Had to replace dead compressor. Due to specific circumstances and high ambient temperatures, I accepted a second-hand compressor with a 6-mth warranty. It seemed to blow some cold air at first, but it never worked to capacity.
70000 mi US $1200	Replaced 12-volt (starter) battery. (Vehicle had been sitting for 2 months, with battery connected.) Gas low. Evac and recharged coolant. Checked for leaks.

46700 mi

Fixed a temperature difference between driver and passenger side vents. Covered by a TSB and under warranty as it was originally reported while still under warranty.

59720 mi

Heater actuators were replaced. Blew hot one side, cold other, or with a/c, the opposite. Still fighting about bill-have Ford extended warranty.

25000 mi

The radio / CD player stopped working.

35000 mi	AC stopped blowing cold, dealer topped up coolant and added dye to assist in finding leak if one existed. Also, side mirror broken while at dealer, being replaces at dealer expense.
55000 mi	Ac compressor leak, fixed under extended warranty

77000 mi

US $2100

Complete overhaul of AC system - new compressor and evaporator due to leaks and cracks in the old system.

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2000 mi

US $800

Air conditioning compressor replaced due to factory defect. Covered under manufacturer's warranty, so cost was not incurred.

145000 mi

US $75

[light] not worth fixing.

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54700 mi US $70	power window regulator
68000 mi US $45	A/C refrigerant refill
96000 mi US $910	leaked compressor, replaced Battery replaced
108000 mi US $50	Driver Front Window wouldn't closed all the way. Replaced Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly
121000 mi US $960	AC not cooling, while compressor runs and no leak in the system. Lines are blocked by debris, compressor, accumulator, suction hose and liquid hose replaced and system recharged.
126000 mi US $60	Front passenger side window does not go up or down smoothly, stuck in the middle. Window cable partially broken Window regulator replaced

35960 mi

C $200

Alternator and battery replaced under warranty. Front steering assembly repaired under warranty. Some additional costs to me for wheel alignment on other 3 wheels

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62200 mi	When lights are on, and right turn indicator was flipped, high beams would turn on.
88400 mi US $1400	front and rear drivers windows inoperable.

69000 mi

US $400

window regulator another window regulator failed a couple weeks later, replaced at same time

117000 mi

US $480

The battery light came on, I attempted to drive the vehicle home and the alternator died approx. 15 miles away from the point the light originally appeared. In shop for 1 day, approx. 4 hour repair.

37000 mi

US $130

Right rear passenger window wouldn't work. Motor was replaced.

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125000 mi

US $1

Back up light switch stopped working, removed and repaired.

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21824 mi	leak at high side on ac repaired and ac recharged manufacture warranty
161000 mi	Battery light came on. Immediately got a new battery, light came on again went right to a shop. Alternator failure, replaced.

50 mi

Defective alternator when newly purchased...dealer replaced under warranty.

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140000 mi US $260	Replaced 4 tire-pressure monitoring units (at a tire shop) because warning light, "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault" was coming on every day or two. Sadly the warnings still come on, and the shop agrees to a refund. Now have ordered OEM sensors.
162000 mi US $12	Replace left headlamp

37000 mi

US $1100

Lost all freon due to leak/hole in condenser

133000 mi

US $850

A/C Compressor was leaking and had to be replaced ($600), the remainder of the services were planned maintenance.

44500 mi	Navigation system not working intermittently. Screen dimming, flipping through pages randomly, turning on and off on own,sound not loud enough. Via phone dealer says it sounds like the control head, entire unit needs replaced. We did not fix. Est $500.
65400 mi	12v battery going dead when ignition turned on but car not running for 30min, happened mulitiple times. Dealer said battery fine, replaced anyway and problem stopped. Believe damage to battery is due to Nav CD player malfunction. Nav system on fritz, going on and off on own, trying to eject cd continuiously but unsuccessfully, did not fix due to cost, repaired on own quite successfully by hitting the dashboard just above the Nav system with fist. Works great!!
226000 mi US $800	AC quit working several years ago. We finally had it recharged.

84000 mi US $470	Hybrid battery ventillation door actuator intermittent - replaced and reflashed module. Part cost $44, $405 labor and diagnostic fees.
89000 mi US $74	A/C weak performance in urban setting; okay during hwy driving. Dealer recommended compressor replacement. Another shop reported high refrigerant pressures, suggested restriction/blockage. Hybrid service info unavail; not released by Ford.
102000 mi US $115	AC system problems: leak in system, incorrect pressures. Fill system and charge with dye. Return visit to understand leak. More repairs pending.
104000 mi US $260	Hybrid battery evaporator and comfort cooling evaporator had obstructions. Clean and repl orifice tube. Repl dryer/filter and recharge. System better but not 100%.
119000 mi US $278	Replace blower fan switch Replaced dash lights.
122000 mi US $70	Diagnosis only, no repairs.
123000 mi US $750	Prior trip to dealer recommended compressor, accumulator, thermal control valve replacement for $2200 estimated repairs,Found evidence of refrigerant leak.I replaced those parts plus the serpentine belt for about $700. Paid a friend to help

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62000 mi

US $330

blend door replacement? $34 part with lots of labor to access (removal of dash)

45260 mi	Weak battery, after sitting for weekend would be dead- replaced
46500 mi C $700	Condensor failed, had to be replaced

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17000 mi	Warranty Work. Defective Turn Signal Sensor Replacement. High Beams switched on when using right turn signal with lights on. Ford Dealer Repair Manager friendly but took twice to correct the problem. Now repaired.
21000 mi	Right turn signal caused high beams to turn on. Warranty repair replaced faulty turn sensor.
59000 mi	The driver side socket for the low beam head lights shorted, which required replacement of socket connector. Used aftermarket part and 30 minutes time to splice now socket in place.

106000 mi

US $103

Changed Battery. Battery would not hold Charge.

64000 mi

US $700

Batt lamp came on and alternator failed and was replaced

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68800 mi

US $1008

While driving to Arizona my AC compressor failed in Kansas.

56420 mi

C $650

Alternator failed. needed to be replaced. it killed the battery in the process

81000 mi	Realized cruise control didn't work, dealer ordered a relay.
82000 mi	The dealership replaced the relay for the cruise and that didn't fix the issue... now they say it's some kind of switch so they ordered that part... I'm on my 4th time back to the dealership for them to fix this... NOT HAPPY WITH THEM!
83000 mi	Problem is not the switch. Now saying it's the wiring..just now offering me a loaner however I need to pick the loaner up during the week since the loaner people aren't there on sat
84000 mi	Finally fixed cruise...only prob is the amber light when you 1st turn the cruise on isn't working but the green light when the cruse is engaged does work...guess will live with it since it does work just not as it should.

68000 mi

US $50

Loose radio wire.

45260 mi C $740	Battery not charging, replaced charging system
60760 mi C $1350	Cruise control switching off after 2, 5, 10, minutes running time (intermittent)

41000 mi

US $810

Alternator failed, required replacement. High cost is attributable to labor. Drivetrain requires removal for access to alternator. Alternator replaced. Required 4+ hours of labor, as the front axle needed to be removed to get access to the alternator.

162000 mi

US $600

Cruise control stopped working. Dash light would come on, it thought it engaged cruise control, but it wouldn't maintain speed.

89000 mi

US $10

Had a light out in the dash. Removed and replaced all lights in the dash.

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25100 mi

Warranty dead battery replacement.

111000 mi US $33	When gear selector in Reverse, back-up lights flicker, operation is intermittent. This is regardless of vehicle position or motion. Troubleshot & found Reversing Lamp Switch faulty, resistance check out of limits. New switch ops check good.
194600 mi US $50	Front Left Window Regulator Died, plastic cable guides mounted to the motor failed and allowed pulley cables to tangle and seize motor. New assy required.

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156200 mi

US $460

voltage regulator in alternator failed, sent to shop to remove/replace alternator.

15000 mi

Air conditioner was intermittant and often did not blow cold.

156000 mi

US $90

Needed to replace battery

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198000 mi

Alternator Replaced in July. New alternator went bad so was replaced under warranty in October.

81000 mi US $200	no working air conditioning...checked system, replaced freon
119000 mi US $315	related to previous problem where car failed to restart after shutoff only when warm; mechanic said it could be starter

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142000 mi

Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message. High voltage coolant pump failed. Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message again. High voltage coolant pump was already replaced. Not sure what happened this time. Dealer thoroughly checked system, reset.

76000 mi US $446	Ford is currently replacing a 12 pin,12" long cable in vehicle. Based solely on diagnostic error code and manual to reference repair. No effort to truly troubleshoot the possible root cause. If this does not fix the problem, they will guess.
101000 mi US $240	Rear passenger door ajar intermittenly/frequently occuring. Diagnostic cost $240 (1 hr). Sensor + new cable cost estimate ~$720. Have not repaired yet. Problem getting more frequent.

121000 mi

US $30

Replaced the blend door actuator for the HV battery HVAC system

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49000 mi

US $81

Navigation system tracked auto behind true location. TSB issued on nav, and recalibration resolved problem.

75000 mi US $150	Replaced battery. Dead.
82300 mi US $912	Bad O-ring near A/C condenser. Had to remove entire front bumper to access. Also replaced front sway bar links. Machined all rotors.
141800 mi US $395	Service manager said engine battery failed test. It was replaced.

42000 mi

US $640

New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable

48000 mi

US $350

CD player jammed. No way to unjam it. Purchased a refurb CD player to replace it.

72200 mi

C $250

Cabin heater electrical pump failed

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86000 mi

Motorcraft battery died after less than 4 years. Prorate is worthless, AdvanceAuto battery cheaper, installed myself.

179000 mi

US $500

Alternator went out.

60140 mi $3	headlamp - melted H11 socket, just bought a new one
63860 mi $120	wire/socket in PRNDL circuit - cost me much of nerves, coz it was hard to find the problem - the car was not able to ignite in hot weather conditions, $80

164000 mi

A/C inoperable

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129300 mi

US $786

replaced alternator

41300 mi

US $85

Cigarette light plug stopped working...needed to be replaced.

106000 mi

US $1600

Also alternator replaced.

56420 mi C $55	factory stereo stopped working. Replaced with an aftermarket deck I had lying around. Factory stereo stopped working. Replaced with a stereo I had lying around. $55 for the mounting plate and wiring harness.
60760 mi	a/c compressor seal leaking

101000 mi US $35	Electrical ground loose
113200 mi US $125	Low/leak Freon.

127100 mi

C $700

Compressor bearing failure

78460 mi

C $1000

alternator died, car dies while driving. replaced alternator.

59000 mi

US $50

AC compressor failed.

63550 mi

C $70

Replaced faulty switch on moonroof. Problem solved. Switch is extremely expensive ($70).

125000 mi

US $750

Failing alternator

123000 mi

US $100

Overhead light was not working; inspection showed a switch in housing had shorted and melted part of the plastic. Ordered part from a salvage yard and R/R the unit. Overhead light now works when open/shutting door and auto-dims when delay module is energized.

177300 mi US $70	used recharge kit - will need a leak check, possible professional repair before next summer
178000 mi US $270	Alternator failed - could not charge battery [dropped to 10.5 volts with headlights on]. Replaced alternator. Outstanding issue is replacing the alternator air intake snorkel not depicted in the Haynes shop manual.

76000 mi

US $100

Bad Battery Cells

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78700 mi	Checked the system for leaks. Repairs were estimated at $1200.
87500 mi US $314	Replaced the AC compressor.

113000 mi US $145	A/C service - dye test for leaks, recharge system with R134A
107000 mi US $100	On ventilation floor setting, blower motor was delivering hot and cold ambient air due to failure/leak in heating control unit. Mechanic noted repair would take 7-8 hours of labor to replace defective component, recommended trading in SUV.

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35960 mi $370	replaced alternator
40920 mi $25	lost cooling capability of ACU. Had encounter low idle RPM and one instance of engine stalling (engine died ). Found Freon pressure to be low. Fixed by charging freon
40920 mi $160	freon leak on Evaporater/condenser thus loss of freon pressure as time goes by - took 1 month before total loss of freon since last freon recharge
42160 mi	actuator lock not functioning on the tail-lift window and rear door thus unable to lock it even though all the other doors are locked already. Searched the net for similar problems and found out it is common for ford escape.
63860 mi $595	a/c Compressor noisy and A/C vent not cold anymore. Replaced Accumulator, expansion valve, compressor and left-side a/c-radiator fan.

163000 mi

US $400

Alternator went out causing car to lose power. Replaced alternator and problem resolved.

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94000 mi

US $140

Battery light came on. Output of alternator was less than 11 volts. Replaced alternator.

87300 mi

US $100

Replaced Battery.

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44000 mi	Occasional sustained high-pitched noise in or near radio/nav unit. I was told that it occurred in many of the 2005-model year Ford Escape Hybrids, and nothing could really be done.
53000 mi US $440	A/C compressor went out, and was blowing warm air (since it was warm out). Replaced and it works fine.

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80200 mi	Leaking HVAC
83000 mi US $135	Low charge in system. Will re-check for leaks in a couple weeks
83000 mi US $450	Nav function stopped working. Removed head unit and had it rebuilt

7700 mi

Ford recall for wiring harness of HV battery.

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123000 mi

Airbag light came on. Ford dealer is going to replace part needed for repair at no charge. Was suppose to repair airbag problem, then decided they weren't going to.

109900 mi	NOT REPAIRED! Battery light flickers on/off. Must be battery or alternator, right? Wrong, both check out fine. Many 2001 -04 owners facing same issue. I believe its a bad connection somewhere
135700 mi US $496	After 8 mos with the battery light flickering on and off, the alternator died. Also had the pigtail rlaced and extended because it had melted Ford runs the wire too close to exhaust.

170000 mi

US $529

About a week before the alternator failed the battery light on the dash would sometimes flash.

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247000 mi US $300	Vehicle wouldn't start intermittently until it would't start at all. Towed to Ford dealer where they found it was a ground wire shorting out.
263300 mi US $485	Alternator stopped working. Took it to dealer for replacement.

79300 mi	Driver's seat belt light came on again after seat belt was fastened
98000 mi US $49	Replaced A/C compressor clutch

67000 mi

US $515

Removed and cleaned pinion on starter motor to try and fix startup noise. Noise remains.

57040 mi

C $1000

new tires, rear defrost doesnt work. dealer never fixed it they screwed up my wiper motor covers. I never returned.

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64480 mi

C $400

2nd alternator in 1 year

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135000 mi

US $700

Radio died, engine started running rough and within a couple minutes died. Car towed to shop and alternator and battery were replaced.

104200 mi

Replace alternator Airbag light gives code 32. Clockspring is bad. Airbag light code 32. Replaced clockspring.

121000 mi US $116	Needed a new battery. Not a big deal.
133600 mi US $15	Needed to go through inspection. Was getting Airbag Code 47 flashing on dashboard ( common problem ). Took passenger seat out, disconnected yellow harness under said seat and cleaned and used dielectric gel on harness connectors. Bolted seat back in. Problem solved. No more Airbag light or flashing code on dashboard. Cost of Dielectric grease. 12.00. Took about 16 minutes.
135000 mi US $28	Blowing hot air thru aircon. Bought can of Freon and recharged it myself. Took 10 minutes.
137000 mi US $250	Warning light came on for battery. Battery was good. I was leaving for Ireland in two days, so gave car to friend to repair while I was gone. He investigated and discovered the idiot who replaced the Alternator previous to when I owned the car, did not shrinktape a wire connection, and it corroded into two pieces,hence no charge to battery. Gave my buddy 100.00 bucks for his trouble, because I know how difficult it is to get to the Alternator!

195000 mi

US $40

Replaced a/c compressor

78300 mi

US $1300

Knob that adjusts cooling and heat not adjusting temperature

106000 mi

US $174

Headlight not working due to wiring corrosion. Replaced pigtail connector and bulb.

134000 mi

US $450

Alternator went out on interstate. Previously replaced in December 2006 and again in November 2007. Cost for 2006 was $700. Alternator was under warranty so cost was $525 for labor.

69000 mi

US $180

Alternator failed to charge

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125000 mi

US $900

Cruise Control Inoperative: 1) Replaced Clock Spring in steering wheel. 2) Replaced Cruise Control Servo/Module

131000 mi

US $300

Alternator stopped working. Part cost $200, but I needed to remove the plenum to pull the alternator up from the back of the engine. So extra cost was gasket kit

169000 mi

Loose air bag connector under driver's seat

58280 mi

C $400

6 cd changer stopped working

145000 mi US $1265	Evaporator tube was clogged with shavings from pistons in condenser
160000 mi US $800	Alternator went out - replaced
199000 mi US $100	Connection leaking freon after recharge. Did not require them to drain in order to fix.

83700 mi C $130	battery failed after a number of years. would not hold charge. purhcased new battery and works as required now.
88740 mi	Battery issue due to cold weather. Took out battery to ensure full charge, cleaned terminals and cables to ensure proper connection. Re-installed battery and connections. No further ussues.
90520 mi	Have not started vehicle for some time...battery dead. Charging now, and will see if that fixed it once again.

84000 mi US $200	Alternator
155000 mi	Alternator failure
189900 mi US $150	Replaced failed alternator
197000 mi US $25	Recharged AC
204000 mi US $120	Tired battery was replaced.

85000 mi

US $95

Backup assist system failure

101000 mi

Airbag indicator began blinking. Eventually diagnosed the code as the restraint connector underneath passenger seat. Made sure connection was secure; light went off, and has remained so.

62500 mi

US $600

passenger seatbelt retractor not working correctly, causing warning light for the airbag system

139000 mi US $520	New alternator installed.
159000 mi US $150	New battery

200300 mi US $606	Alternator failed, and needed replacement.
235000 mi US $500	Alternator failed; new one installed.

109120 mi

C $653

cd kept sticking in 6cd changer

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124000 mi

US $400

Blower motor

47000 mi

US $550

Sun roof motor replaced.

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49600 mi

C $160

Replaced cruise control actuator

198400 mi

C $20

J263 in right side drivers panel shorted out burning no only the connector but much of the wiring as well.. this could have ignited the entire vehicle. removed and re soldered all wires individually

131440 mi

C $890

Replaced alternator and battery

102200 mi US $697	Replaced alternator
170000 mi US $320	System test and replace alternator

148000 mi

US $315

New tires, battery and tail light bulb

79000 mi

US $238

#2 cylinder ignition coil failed and was replaced.

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59000 mi

Air bag light - replaced passenger air bag

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138500 mi

US $800

Had to replace AC hoses due to degradation and leaks.

132000 mi

US $243

Alternator failed, ruined 2 yr old battery. Was a B*tch to replace, also replaced serpentine belt as it was showing wear.

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69000 mi US $79	Replaced compressor seals and recharged. Lasted less than 5 days, stay away from Johnson's in Clovis, CA. Replaced Schrader Valve
74422 mi US $118	Added freon & dye, no leaks found.
76000 mi US $167	Replaced o-rings & recharged
77718 mi US $1051	replaced compressor $ accumulator

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