NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

28,437

Active records

Recalls

102

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

16

Injuries

699

Crashes

814

Fires

526

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Operating state

9,253

Condition issue

8,419

Reporting mechanism

6,907

Engine behavior

6,840

Fluid issue

4,411

Performance issue

4,373

Steering behavior

4,056

Thermal issue

2,515

Noise

2,319

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,164

Vibration/harshness

2,097

Driver assistance issue

1,734

Access/entry issue

1,553

Braking behavior

1,428

Safety restraint issue

857

Starting behavior

780

Smell

522

Electrical issue

490

Powering on/off behavior

466

Safety restraint behavior

448

Recent change

367

Infotainment behavior

284

Lighting behavior

205

Ride/handling behavior

197

Electrified system issue

195

HVAC behavior

178

Wiper/washer behavior

108

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

8

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel system, Gasoline) however the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the recall was initiated almost a year ago, and the parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted, but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced any failure regarding the unrepaired recall repair.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated Instrument display went out. warnings are being indicated but not able to see the warning as well as mileage due to the instrument panel being blank. The dealer was contact; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the camera image was upside down. The camera had become inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign 25v695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact went to the dealer, who confirmed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 28, 2026


Engine coolant intrusion issue known by ford and documemented in prior recall and STB.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


Ford dealership in Ferndale,MI told me I needed a new engine February 2025 which was covered under warranty. they told me they had to replace my engine. I serviced car at same dealership for numerous oils changes engine light was in but they told me that it was codes for something else that they reported on my papers. My Vehicle started running hard in January 2026 asked them about why it was running hard when driving was not able to get any answers according to them they were unsure of the…

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


Engine displayed overheating, after diagnostic test by Corwin ford in nampa, Idaho, they said it needs gaskets and short block replacement and that there was a technical service bulletin issued by ford for my vehicle. The cost is astronomical and I feel it should be a recall issue since it is a known problem.

2021 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Transmission. Codes pulled read P0751 and P0752. Shift Solenoid 1 stuck open/closed. Yes, it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - I was driving in active traffic through a roundabout when the vehicle suddenly jolted, the seized. At the time, my two young children were in the vehicle. I narrowly avoided a collision due to another vehicle…

2023 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


2023 Ford Escape with approximately 80,000 miles. While traveling home, vehicle started shifting violently making loud bang. Lost acceleration while traveling on a two-way roadway with no shoulder. Vehicle would shift violently and allow acceleration momentarily and then would again lose acceleration. Just prior to reaching a pull off area in a safe place, the vehicle shifted violently one last time and would no longer accelerate. The service engine now warning light then came on advising of a…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed May 27, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.