The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message "Liftgate Ajar" was displayed while the liftgate was securely closed. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had caused the interior lights and the marker lights to remain illuminated upon parking the vehicle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
| VIN Pattern | 1FMCU9J9*FU****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Escape |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Series | Titanium |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 240 |
| Engine KW | 178.968 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2000 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 122.047 |
| Other Engine Info | Premium Fuel |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Louisville Assembly |
| Plant City | LOUISVILLE |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |