2016 Ford Escape drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 311 complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 311 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 192 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 45 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 52 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 39 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 192 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH and coming to a stop at the stop light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into the rear end of another occupied vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained soreness on the neck and shoulders but did not seek medical assistance. The passenger of the other vehicle sustained injuries but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and decelerated independently. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found two unknown codes and told the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Escape
- Engine 255 complaints
- Backover prevention 253 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Steering 73 complaints
- Fuel system 71 complaints
- Wheels 35 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints