NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

28,977

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

705

Crashes

822

Fires

530

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Operating state

9,354

Condition issue

8,583

Reporting mechanism

6,980

Engine behavior

6,975

Fluid issue

4,560

Performance issue

4,440

Steering behavior

4,074

Thermal issue

2,585

Noise

2,337

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,218

Vibration/harshness

2,142

Driver assistance issue

1,848

Access/entry issue

1,570

Braking behavior

1,437

Safety restraint issue

869

Starting behavior

791

Smell

525

Electrical issue

496

Powering on/off behavior

476

Safety restraint behavior

457

Recent change

376

Infotainment behavior

306

Lighting behavior

208

Ride/handling behavior

200

Electrified system issue

197

HVAC behavior

179

Wiper/washer behavior

114

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

12

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


The coolant leaked into the engine specifically regarding cylinder 3. Not available due to being at the Ford Dealership. I was driving and my engine started giving out. My car was shaking while driving and when pressing the gas peddle it was giving not. It then refused to move and I had to pull over. It was confirmed by my local ford dealership and inspected at the dealership. The check engine light came on AFTER these issues had occurred and I had to pull over. There were no warning signs for…

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


The check engine light started flashing and my car lost acceleration as I traveling uphill on a busy freeway. I had it towed to my mechanic who found evidence of coolant leaking related to cylinder 2 in my engine. I did not feel safe going so slow on a busy freeway. My car did not have any problems prior and only has 31000 miles on it. It was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion leak (a known problem with this engine) and requires an engine replacement.

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


When I originally attempted to start the car, white smoke was pouring from the exhaust pipe. We came to the conclusion that my head gasket on the car blew. We came to this conclusion because it was misfiring and when you try to open the coolant lid there’s suction.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Crash

Got in a wreck so bad it be t the frame she hit head on a d had seatbelt on and smacked her head on the dash the other cars airbags deployed hers did not

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


I read the recent article about the recalls for the ford fusion, focus and eco sport. The exact same issue happened to my 2018 escape with about 85000 miles. The oil light and engine light came on and the car lost power. It would only go about 30 miles an hour. This occurred when my son was traveling home from college from [XXX] to [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


COMPONENTS FAILED & AVAILABILITY:Engine and transmission failed concurrently at 45,893 miles. Engine suffered internal coolant intrusion per Ford TSB 19-2139 . Transmission failed mechanically. Components are available for inspection. SAFETY RISK:Defects create severe roadway hazards. Transmission causes dangerous lack of acceleration on inclines and highway merging, risking rear-end collisions. Coolant intrusion causes severe shaking, rough running, and sudden stalling. Sudden loss of motive…

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Ford Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating Engine overheating caused by an internal engine coolant leak in Ford Ecoboost engines Coolant leak that allows coolant to enter into the cylinders of the engine. This caused total engine failure and to require replacement of the engine block.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Statement in uploaded files

2022 FORD ESCAPE PHEV

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V789000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted via an online chat. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a brief and intermittent image while reversing. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.