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2016 Ford Escape Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 1,177 total for the year
Median mileage
55,327miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,327 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After driving 3200 mile. We noticed water drops from 1/8 to3/16 of an inch in the driver side rear tail lights.. In the morning I took the auto to Ford dealership where I purchased it. They took pictures of the fine water droplets and sent the pictures and other info to main Ford offices. I was called back a few hours later. Notified that this was normal and water will go out the lens's valve. When I said I would bring it back daily if needed to solve problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10882746, filed 2016-07, 3,200 miles

“I had the bushing recall done. My interior lights no longer work. I keep getting brake lamp bulb warning. AutoNation dealer Amherst stated it was the battery. Charged me $100 to run diagnostic. Took vehicle to Walmart for battery replacement. Did not fix the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11520357, filed 2023-05

“Around Aug. 3, I noticed that when I drove, the interior lights would not turn off. When the car was off, they went out as they should. But every time I started the car they came on and would not turn off. It made it very difficult to drive went it was getting dark. The dealership confirmed that it wasn't the knobs inside the car that were causing this problem. Later, I took it in for them to find out what was wrong. I scheduled an appointment and dropped off the car. That was Aug, 7. Today is September 1, and I have no idea when I might get my car back. …”

NHTSA complaint #11684332, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that there was a burn mark and a bubble in the front driver’s side fog light. The contact stated that heat from the bulb melted the cover. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11448067, filed 2022-01, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that within a year of purchasing the vehicle, the reverse lights failed to illuminate while shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for service; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the dealer was unaware of how to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the rearview camera occasionally displayed an upside-down image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, and the dealer was unaware of how to fix the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715475, filed 2026-02

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202411%
202322%
202252%
202151%
202070%
2019132%
2018121%
2017401%
201661%
2015131%
2014151%
2013151%
201220%
201130%
201040%
200950%
200860%
200710%
200620%
200581%
200420%
200310%
2002121%
200161%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Escape

Transmission and drivetrain
321 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
256 complaints
Engine
201 complaints
Other or unknown
158 complaints
Electrical system
95 complaints
Steering
73 complaints
Fuel system
71 complaints
Engine cooling
57 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Wheels
32 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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