You're making me feel better about buying a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan a few months ago!
2021 Ford Escape - first big problem
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OP, perhaps send a pm to bdcardinal on here. He may have some in stock or be able to give some insight. He knows his Ford parts extremely well along with any known issues.
It’s drivable. If the diff fails they replace it.
If there is a way to fix it with a thread sealer on the plug I would insist on that, or a rental car. The last thing I'd want is them replacing a differential in a new car. Many of these dealers can't get an oil change right, I wouldn't want them screwing around with changing a differential, if a fluid swap can fix it.
6C2Z-4N282-AA is the part number for the plug.
SSM 49571 - 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport - AWD - Chatter/Shudder During Low Speed Turning Events
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination. Drain and refill the rear drive unit (RDU), refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 8 km (5 miles) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still present, continue with WSM diagnostics. For claiming, use base (4000) causal part.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2021 CAR: HD CX430N C-SUV
2020 - 2021 CAR: TF CX483N CORSAIR
2020 - 2021 CAR: TC CX482N ESCAPE
2019 - 2021 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2020 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2021 CAR: D9 U540N MKX
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SSM 49571 - 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport - AWD - Chatter/Shudder During Low Speed Turning Events
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination. Drain and refill the rear drive unit (RDU), refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 8 km (5 miles) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still present, continue with WSM diagnostics. For claiming, use base (4000) causal part.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2021 CAR: HD CX430N C-SUV
2020 - 2021 CAR: TF CX483N CORSAIR
2020 - 2021 CAR: TC CX482N ESCAPE
2019 - 2021 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2020 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2021 CAR: D9 U540N MKX
Taking bets on how many months after 9/3 til that part actually comes off backorder?6C2Z-4N282-AA is the part number for the plug.
Part#: 6C2Z 4N282AA ENG#: 6C244N282AA Part Name: PLUG - MAGNETIC TYPE Date Off B/O: 09/03/21 B/O Ranking: 362
Line Number Date Merchandiser Remarks 1 FILL EM-ORDS FROM: YX HVCS UPON RECEIPT 2 CAUSAL DESCRIPTN1: XM CAMPAIGN/FIELD FIX 3 CAUSAL DESCRIPTN2: WM CAMPAIGN/FIELD FIX 4 72321 OFF BACKORDER DATE UNKNOWN 5 72921 SUPPLIER PROMISES TO SHIP 2,700 PIECES AUGUST 2ND 6 72921 SUPPLIER PROMISES TO SHIP 146 PIECES AUGUST 9TH
SSM 49571 - 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport - AWD - Chatter/Shudder During Low Speed Turning Events
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events due to fluid contamination. Drain and refill the rear drive unit (RDU), refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 8 km (5 miles) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still present, continue with WSM diagnostics. For claiming, use base (4000) causal part.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2021 CAR: HD CX430N C-SUV
2020 - 2021 CAR: TF CX483N CORSAIR
2020 - 2021 CAR: TC CX482N ESCAPE
2019 - 2021 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2020 CAR: DQ CD539N EDGE
2019 - 2021 CAR: D9 U540N MKX
I'd suck it out through the fill plug, pour good fluid in, and re-seal the plug. You KNOW a new differential is going to be on back order.
I'm adding this story to my long list of reasons to avoid 4WD vehicles.
Yea right! When/If the diff fails at 62k miles due to damage caused by this problem, Ford is highly likely to deny the warranty repair claim. Ford has a well-known history of doing this sort of thing. They are famous for denying legitimate warranty claims on known defective components if the vehicle is even 15 days or 100 miles out of warranty, for example... diff failures on 2002-2004 Explorers with IRS, or timing chain failures on SOHC 4.0L V/6 engines, I personally saw this sort of thing many times. Unless Ford gives you a warranty extension in writing, something that other manufacturers occasionally do, I don't trust them.
This is just a long list of Ford quality problems ( and possible future warranty denial) and is not indicative of 4WD vehicles generally. Talk to guys that have 200,000 miles on their trucks. Yea-they have issues but the 4WD system isn't generally a big one. 45,000 miles on my wife's Hyundai and there are no issues with the AWD system.
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One of my wife's aunts has a bad coil (#2) her 2013 v6 Santa Fe.............two week back order for the coil. She got a loaner though. The material and parts shortage is the worst i've ever experienced. OP, i wouldn't get discouraged, things happen. Let's hope Ford makes it right when they the have parts to do so, effectively.
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Ok, what does this have to do with thread?We've had both Camrys about 4 yrs now.. The other day the SE lit up up the check engine light for the first time. Checked the code, it was a loose fuel cap. My son cleared it with a little gizmo and his phone.
I just had some parts come in that I ordered in April.... of 2020
I don’t trust them…..why buy their product then especially in flooded market of really good CUVs?
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Until this issue is fixed I don’t feel comfortable taking it on 1000+ mi road trips.
Another thing that irks me somewhat is Ford has issued a safety recall for some Escapes like mine (except 2020) for having low diff fluid with a warning that it could seize up. However they can’t even check the fluid level in mine presumably because they don’t have replacement drain/fill plugs? Not feeling a lot of confidence here.
This is probably the most disappointing aspect… losing longtime trust in a new vehicle so early. I’ve already decided I don’t want to keep outside of warranty. Definitely won’t be keeping it for almost 15 years and 200,000 miles like previous escape.
Until this issue is fixed I don’t feel comfortable taking it on 1000+ mi road trips.
Another thing that irks me somewhat is Ford has issued a safety recall for some Escapes like mine (except 2020) for having low diff fluid with a warning that it could seize up. However they can’t even check the fluid level in mine presumably because they don’t have replacement drain/fill plugs? Not feeling a lot of confidence here.
Ford tech Makuloco channel on YouTube did a fluid change video on one of these, fluid looked like liquid metal.
Follow your gut. My last Ford gave me issues by the 13K mark (window weather seals all needed to be replaced) and I told myself it was just a fluke. Then the sway bar end links went and Ford weaseled their way out of covering under warranty at 21K miles. I told myself it’s only $32 and an hour of my time, it’s no big deal. Then the rear struts both failed by 36K and I started questioning the thing. Unfortunately each repair was less than $400 so I always justified it has less than a new car payment. By the time I had gotten that small car to 88K miles, I had already dropped over $3000 into it, with me doing all the labor. I should have followed my gut at the 36K mark and ditched the friggen thing; it still had some value at that point.
