Oh no, just when the Escape was on the rise, something caused it to crash. Production of is currently suspended due to quality issues which could lead to long delays.
Why does the 2023 Ford Escape face quality problems?
Production of the 2023 has reportedly been suspended at the Louisville, Kentucky plant due to quality issues. According to , production stopped in the middle of last week.
it has a slightly average trust rating. It earned an expected score of 83 out of 100 from JDPower. Anything in the range of 81 to 91 points is considered outstanding.
Other outlets, such as Consumer Reports, have given Escape a slightly below-average trust rating. This could mean that escape has gotten better in recent years. The predicted score is based on issues reported in previous models.
The average Escape model is expected to exceed 200,000 miles, but some models exceed 250,000 miles. If you drive about 15,000 miles a year, your Escape could provide 13 to 17 years of service before requiring costly repairs.
Some of the models with the most complaints in recent years are 2016, 2014 and 2013. Escape models built after 2017 have significantly fewer complaints. Also, the latest generation was introduced in 2020.
How long is the wait for a 2023 getaway?
It typically takes eight to 12 weeks to create a new Escape template. However, the 2023 Ford Escape faced a few different kinds of delays that pushed things back months. It may take four to six months to receive your new order.
You can order a new Escape model now, but act fast. The order banks for the have already closed due to supply chain constraints. The Escape Hybrid may also be in limited supply due to increased demand.
The 2023 Escape starts at $27,500, and the top-of-the-line ST-Line Elite model bumps the price up to $39,460. These prices are the MSRP and do not include the $1,495 destination fee.
It’s good that Ford is detecting this potential software problem before Escape models are delivered. This could prevent things from turning into a time-consuming recall. We’ll keep an eye on how things go. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
