# 2023 FORD ESCAPE — VISIBILITY/WIPER
> NHTSA complaint `2202622` · 2026-05-01 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY/WIPER
## Narrative
While pulling into a residential parking space at low speed, the vehicle (2023 Ford Escape) suddenly accelerated unexpectedly without additional throttle input. The acceleration was abrupt and forceful, and I was unable to stop the vehicle before it struck the structure in front of the parking space.  The incident occurred at very low speed and under normal driving conditions. The driver was applying the brake at the time of the unintended acceleration.  Airbags deployed upon impact. There were no prior warning lights or indications of a mechanical issue before the incident. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage.
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