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2016 Ford escape Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford escape has 16 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford escape

Powertrain
307
Other
219
Engine
161
Electrical
72
Steering
67
Wheels
29
Airbags
21
Structure
16
Brakes
15
Speed Control
15
Visibility
11
Fuel System
9
Lights
4
Suspension
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a leak coming through the sun...
Jul 19, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, ...
Jun 1, 2023STRUCTUREI have a sunroof and water leaks in and gets the headliner wet on both sides on the area vertically ...
Oct 26, 2022STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINESince purchasing this vehicle there have been many issues. I had purchased the additional warrantie...
Jul 15, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle's driver's side door had s...
Jan 3, 2021STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING AND TURNED A CORNER ON A LOCAL ROAD AND MY REAR LEFT DOOR SWUNG OPEN. THERE HAD BEEN N...
Sep 21, 2020STRUCTURE2016 FORD ESCAPE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THE LIGHT ALERT...
Aug 17, 2019STRUCTURETHE TAILGATE IS NOT CLOSING OR OPENING PROPERLY. IT TOOK ME OVER 1.5 HRS TO GET THE DOOR COMPLETELY ...
Jun 12, 2019STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY VEHICLE LEAKS IN WATER AT MULTIPLE SPOTS BUT ONE THAT IS EXTREMELY VISIBLE. THIS HAPPENS DURING H...
Feb 13, 2018STRUCTURELEAKS IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD,LETTING LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO THE VEHICLE OVER THE DASHBOARD AN...
Dec 31, 2017STRUCTURECAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE ON A VERY COLD DAY. CAME OUTSIDE TO FIND THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD SHATTERED F...
Aug 15, 2017STRUCTUREPASSENGER FRONT DOOR POPPED OPEN AND HIT A GAS POLE
Mar 23, 2017STRUCTURETHE LIFTGATE GOES DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE KEY FOB WAS NOT IN MY HAND NOR IN MY POCKET. THE VEHICLE DOES...
Mar 14, 2017STRUCTUREVEHICLE STATISTICS: STATIONARY, NOT IN MOTION, IN PARKING LOT. FAULT/PROBLEM: UNANTICIPATED, UNINTEN...
Sep 5, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED W...
Apr 19, 2016STRUCTUREWHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 55 MPH THERE IS A WIND NOISE AT DRIVER DOOR THAT IS QUITE ANNOYING. DEALERS A...

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