NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

28,837

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

16

Injuries

703

Crashes

818

Fires

528

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Operating state

9,331

Condition issue

8,550

Reporting mechanism

6,958

Engine behavior

6,951

Fluid issue

4,529

Performance issue

4,418

Steering behavior

4,069

Thermal issue

2,567

Noise

2,333

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,211

Vibration/harshness

2,131

Driver assistance issue

1,809

Access/entry issue

1,565

Braking behavior

1,437

Safety restraint issue

863

Starting behavior

789

Smell

525

Electrical issue

492

Powering on/off behavior

472

Safety restraint behavior

452

Recent change

374

Infotainment behavior

302

Lighting behavior

206

Ride/handling behavior

200

Electrified system issue

196

HVAC behavior

179

Wiper/washer behavior

113

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

10

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


I have a coolant intrusion into my engine. It is a well known issue among the 2017-2019 ford escape 1.5L ecoboost engines. ford is refusing to assist me with financial assistance because it has fallen outside of their customer satisfaction program 21N12. they are punishing me for their faulty engine because i took care of my vehicle and it lasted longer than their program terms. i took it into a ford dealership who confirmed it is the exact issue explained in their TSB 22-2134, yet i am going…

2021 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

Filed Jul 16, 2026


After picking my vehicle up from a day and a half of recall repairs, I immediately experienced a rubbing sound and a shuddering when I turned my wheels to the right and moved forward as I attempted to drive away from the parking space. There were no issues when turning the wheels to the left to back out of the parking space. I immediately pulled into the service bay to report the problem. A maintenance tech came out and asked to drive it. When the vehicle was returned, I was told they felt it…

2017 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


2017 Ford Escape SE. 77,000 miles. Blown head gasket due to coolant leak that ford was aware of in letter TSV19-2139 but no recall. Cylinder 2 misfire code even after tune up. Today catastrophic overheating with no warning and car went into limp mode at the intersection of Hull Street and Southshore Dr. Midlothian Va 23112. I reached out to local ford dealer and to Ford Consumer affairs but they are unwilling to repair though there was a a courtesy notice posted that the repair would be free if…

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING RUFF, AND STALLING AND WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM EXAUST LIKE IT EITHER A BLOWN HEAD GASKET OR A CRACK IN THE BLOCK. I CHECKED FOR OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SEEMS LIKE THIS WOULD BE A SAFTEY ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPING ON THE ROAD,

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


Ford only showed one code P0403 tuneup with a written statement I asked for wanting 15k for a new engine and verbal;y stating I need a whole new engine. The 2019 Ford escape began to smoke heavily while driving. I put over had the car towed to Ford dealer in sandy springs. As Ford is stating that this car needs a new engine the old recall existed from years ago has expired on the VIN number 2022. Just because I made a purchase from 2024 doesn't mean the the issues have been resolved and you…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


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2010 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 16, 2026


1. I purchased a 2010 Ford Escape that had a preexisting rusted frame defect. That is shown by the Ford vehicle history report and related service documentation, which support that the problem existed before I took possession of the vehicle. The vehicle was determined as unsafe to drive and later broke down after the sale. Apple Ford Apple Valley documented that the vehicle was “not safe to drive due to rusted frame,” and after break down, Carlson Automotive also inspected the vehicle and…

2022 FORD ESCAPE PHEV

Filed Jul 16, 2026


this recall has been in effect for nearly 1 year & puts my car @ risk but also doesn't allow me to charge beyond 80%, greatly effecting fuel efficiency. Ford has failed to address the issue in a timely manner or offered any compensation for my additional fuel consumption or offered a realistic deadline for repair

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The backup camera in my vehicle has failed repeatedly since I first purchased my vehicle in February 2020. I have had 2 very near miss car accidents because the backup camera went blank while driving and following directions. The backup camera also retains the backup image on the camera after shifting gears from reverse to drive. This defect has been well documented with Murphy Ford dealership in Chester, PA where I purchased the vehicle and also Chapman Ford dealership where I have had the…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperative. When functioning, the camera image was displayed upside down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.