How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape, which is about 2% of all 1,123 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Escape liftgate or door latch issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Ford Escape's Structure & Body complaints, even though owners describe liftgate and door latch problems similar to those seen in other Escape model years.

At what mileage do these body issues tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape is 29,902 miles.

Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape.

2016 Ford Escape Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape, about 2% of its 1,123 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 29,902 miles, with 1 crash and 3 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints: 23; 2% of 1,123
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 29,902 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the power liftgate opening or closing on its own without the key fob present, in some cases striking the person underneath it.
Several owners describe water leaking in around the windshield or roof, soaking the headliner and dashboard during rain or car washes.
Wind noise or whistling is reported at the driver door and windshield trim at highway speeds above 45-55 mph.
Some owners report the rear window or liftgate glass shattering on its own with no apparent impact.
Door latches, including the rear door and tailgate, are reported to fail to stay closed or take a long time to shut properly.
One owner reported a burn mark on a seat linked to an electrical short in the heated seat mechanism.

When 2016 Ford Escape body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2016, latest Jul 17, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201094 (5%)
201152 (4%)
201276 (13%)
2013152 (6%)
2014152 (7%)
201568 (6%)
201623 (2%)
201773 (3%)
201826 (1%)
201913 (2%)
2020719 (45%)
202192 (27%)
202225 (11%)
20237 (7%)
20242 (3%)
20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape, which is about 2% of all 1,123 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Escape liftgate or door latch issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2016 Ford Escape's Structure & Body complaints, even though owners describe liftgate and door latch problems similar to those seen in other Escape model years.
At what mileage do these body issues tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape is 29,902 miles.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries associated with the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Ford Escape.