CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Ford Escape has an acceptable complaint history so far, with leaking rear window problems showing up as the main concern so far. NHTSA complaint data shows an early pattern of problems with stalling while driving.
I was going down the road at 55MPH and the hood just flew open. Luckily, I am an experienced driver with much training and was able to avoid an accident while my view was obstructed by the hood. The hood was last opened approximately 3000 miles before the incident occurred for an oil change. It was like it just 'LET GO' of the hood. No rough travel, same roads I drive every day. The latch doesn't appear to be broken, but I don't know if it is as I am not an auto body specialist.
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HOOD LATCH FAILURE
I was going down the road at 55MPH and the hood just flew open. Luckily, I am an experienced driver with much training and was able to avoid an accident while my view was obstructed by the hood. The hood was last opened approximately 3000 miles before the incident occurred for an oil change. It was like it just 'LET GO' of the hood. No rough travel, same roads I drive every day. The latch doesn't appear to be broken, but I don't know if it is as I am not an auto body specialist.
- Contessa F., Point Pleasant, WV, US