2016 Ford Escape problems by component
1,115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 320 | 29% | 88,347 mi |
| Back Over Prevention → | 206 | 18% | 85,000 mi |
| Engine → | 199 | 18% | 65,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 92 | 8% | 48,500 mi |
| Steering → | 73 | 7% | 41,900 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 61 | 5% | 68,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 56 | 5% | 95,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 32 | 3% | 22,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 32 | 3% | 44,857 mi |
| Air Bags → | 24 | 2% | 46,617 mi |
| Structure → | 21 | 2% | 34,951 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 16 | 1% | 42,000 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.