NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford Escape
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
29,091
Active records
Recalls
103
Active records
TSBs
1,130
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
17
Injuries
707
Crashes
825
Fires
530
Top reported issues — Ford Escape
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Operating state
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Performance issue
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Driver assistance issue
Access/entry issue
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Starting behavior
Smell
Electrical issue
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Electrified system issue
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2015 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Backup camera malfunction recall. Parts still not available after almost a year. Repair is taking too long. I need my backup camera.
2015 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
Ford has yet to provide a remedy to this recall nearly a year after being notified. NHTSA: #25V695 Recall: #25SA9 REAR VIEW CAMERA INSPECTION
2018 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
A warning light illuminated, so the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The vehicle has a history of receiving routine maintenance and repairs at this dealership. The 2.0L EcoBoost engine is known to experience coolant intrusion associated with its open-deck engine-block design, which includes narrow, slotted cooling channels—or grooves—between the cylinder bores. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealership determined that the engine block should be replaced. The estimated…
2017 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
2.01 block features a narrow cooling slot machined into the block surface right between the cylinder bores. Under high boost pressure and thermal stress, the narrow metal section around this slot distorts or cracks. This erodes the head gasket clamping force and allows pressurized coolant to bypass the seal, leaking heavily into the combustion chamber. An engine replacement is required to repair.
2019 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
The transmission had to be replaced in 2024 and now the engine needs to be replaced in 2026. Ford customer service will not help with any of the repairs.
2016 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
It appears the engine has gone bad. Water leaking into cylinders. Car is in shop now. Friendly Ford in Arkansas City, Ks. They may have contacted you.
2020 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 25, 2026
I had complete brake failure while driving my vehicle yesterday I had new brakes installed on XXX by Mr tire auto service centersStore Number: #XXX ([XXX]) Invoice Number: XXX Guest ID: XXX Vehicle details: 2020 Ford Escape Titanium. They have deemed that PARTS were defective ( calipers and pads) . This situation ended up okay however if I was on open road I could have killed myself or others. The manufacturer of these parts needs to be flagged. We have requested a detailed list of the parts…
2018 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 24, 2026
I purchased my vehicle [XXX] from Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac in Ann Arbor, MI. Less than two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, my vehicle information screen informed me that the engine was overheating. My mechanic was able to replicate the issue and informed me I was the victim of a common issue with the 1.5L Ford EcoBoost Ford Escape engine that caused a coolant intrusion. I learned that Ford extended the factory warranty on the vehicle because of this issue, so they are clearly aware of…
2024 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2020 FORD ESCAPE
Filed Aug 24, 2026
UNKNOWN, just here to make a complaint. Fuel Injectors have not failed yet but Ford Motor Company has not yet found a remedy even after 12+ months since recall was initiated. Recall was sent out August 18th, 2025 and no remedy has become available. Currently still waiting