Ford Escape rust / corrosion reports by year
1,312 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on Ford Escape vehicles. The most reported year is 2005 with 587 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Escape | 38 | 6% | |
| 2011 Escape | 27 | 2% | |
| 2010 Escape | 56 | 3% | |
| 2009 Escape | 34 | 2% | |
| 2008 Escape | 34 | 2% | |
| 2007 Escape | 19 | 7% | |
| 2006 Escape | 83 | 18% | |
| 2005 Escape | 587 | 42% | |
| 2004 Escape | 190 | 38% | |
| 2003 Escape | 120 | 22% | |
| 2002 Escape | 90 | 9% | |
| 2001 Escape | 34 | 3% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.