![]() Sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. This can lead to a potential loss of vehicle power. Battery - The High Voltage Battery of the SUV is prone to failure. ![]() The gearbox tends to jam in the ‘ park mode’ restricting gear shifting. Transmission - Ford Escape customers report instances of transmission failure resulting in gear jamming.The issue forces the recalling of the SUV. Fuel leak complaints report many cases of vehicle fires resulting in a total loss. Ford claims the Fuel Delivery Module defects to be the primary cause of the issue. Fuel leakage - Fuel leak is a major problem with the Ford Escape.This compromises the safety of the occupants. The majority of cooling system complaints report cases of a vehicle fire. Cooling System - The Ford Escape cooling system is prone to a drop in coolant (antifreeze) levels.This is a major problem and forces a few recalls on the SUV. Both these issues need the user to apply more force on the brake pedal. Brake slip results in longer braking distances. Brake fade results in inadequate braking and squealing during the application of brakes. Brake fade and brake slip are the two known issues with the SUV. Brakes - Brake system problems are common with the Ford Escape.A sudden loss of drive power increases the chances of a crash. Customers report a ‘ STOP SAFELY NOW’ warning before stalling. The SUV tends to lose power under driving conditions. Engine - Engine stalling is a known problem with the Ford Escape.User Complaints and Problems Mechanical Problems Missing certain cooled/heating functions.Check out the video below by "Marquez" from "DriveandBeDriven" where he lists the 5 major downsides of the 2021 Escape. While the older generation Ford Escape was known for its bad transmission and unreliable Ecoboost engine, the 2021 Escape problems are different in nature. However, the SUV fails to make its mark due to reliability concerns. The Ford Escape goes up against the Honda CR-V, the Toyota Rav4, and the Chevrolet Equinox in the compact-SUV class. The NHTSA registers a count of 33 user complaints and 5 recalls for the 2021 SUV. Ford fails to resolve the major problems with the car due to the unavailability of parts. The Ford Escape has vulnerabilities ranging from fuel leakages to transmission failures. The SUV further provides an economic experience with practical fuel mileage figures. Besides a refined powertrain, the 2021 Ford Escape offers an array of features to choose from. ![]() introduces the 2021 Escape intending to address the basic daily commuter needs. The ergonomics can be a little strange, too, especially the start button, which is angled toward the steering column.Ford Motor Co. The "wood" trim on the dashboard and door panels is almost offensive in how obviously fake it is. Whereas the Bronco Sport seems like Ford put a lot of thought into it, the Escape comes off as a little more "They'll take what they get." Hard plastic surfaces abound, even with a base price pushing toward $40,000, and some of the stuff on the lower half of the cabin seems pretty easy to gouge on accident. I am a little less forgiving about the interior. I will say that my tester's $395 Rapid Red paint really pops in the sun. , that's for sure, but you also can't get a Bronco Sport PHEV, so there's that. Sure, it's a little fishy up front, and my tester's shiny Titanium grille evokes middle-school trips to the orthodontist, but I think it's fine. There are people who don't mind or don't care about how it looks, and then there are people who truly do not like it. I have discovered that there are two schools of thought surrounding the latest generation of Ford Escape. Andrew Krok/Roadshow You're not buying this for aesthetics Sync isn't the newest system on the block, but it's reliably good. Charging is a breeze for everyone, with a Qi wireless device charger under the climate controls and a pair of USB-A and USB-C ports for each row. My tester also has a head-up display, but it's one of those systems that uses a little pop-up plastic thing, which looks kind of cheap and is mounted too low for my preference. Both screens are responsive and good at highlighting pertinent information. The SE and SEL trims have a 6-inch LCD screen in the gauge cluster, but the Titanium replaces that with a flashy 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that I really like. Infotainment system on an 8-inch touchscreen, which packs all the usual fripperies like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SiriusXM satellite radio, and the Titanium trim beefs that up further with embedded navigation. Every plug-in trim comes standard with Ford's Since my Escape PHEV tester is decked out in its top Titanium trim, I'm granted access to all the tech Ford has to offer on this particular car. Andrew Krok/Roadshow Plenty of tech on offer The engine's not going to win any beauty contests, either.
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