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2003 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Escape has 39 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Escape

Speed Control
77
Structure
76
Suspension
70
Engine
58
Airbags
57
Powertrain
56
Brakes
53
Steering
45
Electrical
39
Other
23
Tires
19
Fuel System
8
Latches & Locks
7
Visibility
5

39

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 4, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNever received a recall letter or notice
Oct 8, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE IN MOTION,ON TWO OF MY VEHICLES A 2003 AND A 2004 FORD ESCAPE ONE CYLINDER BLEW OUT THE SPARK...
May 20, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING A...
Mar 3, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY ESCAPE STARTED TO MISS, FIRST IT WASN'T BAD THEN STARTED JERKING AND IT STARTED IDLING ROUGH WHEN...
Feb 10, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI HAVE A 2003 ESCAPE THAT HAS A INTERESTING PROBLEM WITH THE REAR HATCH. WHEN IT IS HOT OUT SIDE OR ...
Aug 26, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WIT...
Jul 20, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE CAR WAS PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT NO ONE WAS IN IT. IT SOME HOW CAUGHT ON FIRE, WH...
Apr 8, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE...
Jun 27, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWHILE I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE SHOOTING RANGE THE ENGINE DID A HESITATION AND THEN WHEN I PUSHED ...
May 13, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING ...
Feb 9, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SEVERAL...
Apr 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMY 2003 FOR ESCAPE REFUSES TO START AFTER BEING DRIVEN UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS IF NOT DAYS LATER. I HAVE...
Oct 28, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE STALLS OR WILL NOT START AS DESCRIBED IN FORD RECALL NUMBER 04S13. I HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE...
Aug 23, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAD THE ALTERNATOR GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC....
May 8, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ON MAY 8,2013, THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SOUNDED WHILE MY CAR SAT IN THE DRIVEWAY. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN...
Mar 12, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN I AM DRIVING MY CAR WILL TRY TO DIE AND ALL GAUGES WILL GO TO THE HIGHEST RPM, SPEED, AND FULL ...
Oct 8, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THERE...
Feb 25, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENTI HAVE A 03 FORD ESCAPE, AND THE TROUBLE IS ENDLESS. THE CAR WILL NOT START AT TIMES AND IT IS A STR...
Apr 30, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE KEY CANNOT BE INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH EASILY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAD TO MOVE THE ...
Mar 11, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE STALLS SUDDENLY WITHOUT NOTICE AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION. VERY DANGEROU...

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