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2016 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 36 repairs.
2016 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jun 201713700 mi | Bad module affecting the Sync3 voice recognition system. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 | |||
| May 20166820 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. | ||
| Nov 201614040 mi | Heated driver's failed to throw ANY heat. The dealership found a defective connection and replaced parts. | ||
| May 201716740 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. | ||
| Ford Escape in Arizona, United States Feb 2018 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jun 201815000 mi | System crashed, navigation had wrong location and direction. Also booted off the paired phones. | ||
| Ford Escape in Nevada, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20161000 mi | Pax side outside mirror molding/trim warped. Mirror assembly replaced as it is one piece. | ||
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20179000 mi | Rear end rattling noise. Replace one defective shock absorber. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201715000 mi | Rear end rattle. Replace both defective shock absorbers. 2-3 shift delay mainly when cold. Work order said the transmission computer learned shift points were erased. The problem improved slightly but still occurs especially when cold or at first startup of the day. My other lower milage escape same build has no problems. | ||
| Nov 201730000 mi | since last reprogramming by dealer 2-3, 3-4 shift delay worsened noticeably. shift solenoid B replaced which fixed the issue. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 2021129000 miUS $700 | Replaced water pump and belts | ||
| Ford Escape in Kansas, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201822000 mi | Rattle from right rear wheel well when car is driving in wet. Sounds like something is about to fall off. Could not duplicate at dealer because was not raining. | ||
| Apr 201826000 miUS $120 | Battery died way too early. | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Dec 201629000 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. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 201859000 mi | Plastic undercarriage cover was hanging free on the front passenger side. Dealership checked and replaced 3 missing bolts. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201722320 mi | Replaced rear shocks, were squeaking | ||
| Mar 201847120 miC $156 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jun 2021108500 miC $189 | Right side engine mount was replaced | ||
| Sep 2021111600 miC $3600 | Replaced the Turbo-Charger and Air Inter-cooler | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States May 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 20179500 mi | Drivers seat squeak. Seat was removed and tape was applied to the part causing the squeak. Drivers seat squeak. Squeak reappeared a couple days after initial repair but dealer was unable to diagnose on return trip, and the problem has not resurfaced since. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201618900 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. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20166000 mi | Drivers side rear shock has failed. | ||
| Ford Escape in Texas, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20162000 mi | Body and roof seam right above the windshield was leaking. Repaired under warranty | ||
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Kansas, United States Oct 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 2022279450 miUS $110 | Axle Retainer clip & Bracket had failed allowing half-shaft to disengage from the transaxle - causing loss of drive. Towed to dealership -repairs included replacement of the half-shaft and seal as well as retainer for axle. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201816000 mi | Airbag warning symbol came on intermittently. Replaced driver side seatbelt buckle. | ||
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202260000 miUS $50 | Recharged A/C that was empty. It has since emptied again and is scheduled to go to the dealership for diagnosis | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Jan 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201736000 mi | Replaced drive front door speaker. Due to distorted sounds. | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Sep 20169000 mi | Sirius travelink provides incorrect fuel prices. | ||
2016 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Oct 201610000 mi | Replaced throttle body actuator | ||
| Dec 201727000 mi | Oil leaking from timing cover. Gasket replaced under warranty. | ||
| Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201614000 mi | Replaced throttle body actuator. The day after I had it repaired in one of my 2016 Escapes it also failed in the other. | ||
| Nov 201737000 mi | Complete transmission failure requiring a new transmission to be installed | ||
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201718400 mi | Took 7-10 seconds to catch once put into gear, 1st gear not working, car would start from a stop in 2nd gear. Car awaiting repair, and covered by warranty. Update: traded it instead. Took 7-10 seconds to catch once put into gear, 1st gear not working, car would start from a stop in 2nd gear. Car awaiting repair, and covered by warranty. | ||
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