Ford’s new hybrid crossovers add a dangerous twist to stationary driving
Ford is on track to smash its own recall record for 2026. A tiny software glitch is causing a rollaway risk for Escape and Lincoln Corsair.
Model: Ford Escape
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Ford struggles to resolve recall affecting thousands of SUVs
Ford recalls 24,690 Escape and Corsair PHEVs over a high-voltage battery defect that may cause short circuits, loss of power or fire risk.
Jim Farley’s “fun” strategy: the Ford Escape is officially gone, and the Kuga is next
The Kuga is officially on death row. Its American twin, the Ford Escape, along with the upscale Lincoln Corsair, already ceased production.
The fire problem: Ford PHEVs face second recall as battery issue persists
Ford is instructing owners to limit their charging and rely heavily on the non-aggressive "Auto EV" mode.
Ford Escape 2026, price adjustments for the final chapter before the electric shift
Since its debut in the early 2000s, the Escape has been one of Ford’s best-selling crossovers, appealing to families and travel lovers.
Ford phases out Escape and Corsair: record discounts coming soon
The phase-out of Escape and Corsair doesn’t mark the end of an era but rather the beginning of a new chapter for Ford.