NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

28,864

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

820

Fires

528

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Operating state

9,334

Condition issue

8,555

Reporting mechanism

6,961

Engine behavior

6,954

Fluid issue

4,536

Performance issue

4,421

Steering behavior

4,070

Thermal issue

2,571

Noise

2,335

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,211

Vibration/harshness

2,133

Driver assistance issue

1,816

Access/entry issue

1,566

Braking behavior

1,437

Safety restraint issue

864

Starting behavior

790

Smell

525

Electrical issue

495

Powering on/off behavior

472

Safety restraint behavior

453

Recent change

374

Infotainment behavior

302

Lighting behavior

207

Ride/handling behavior

200

Electrified system issue

196

HVAC behavior

179

Wiper/washer behavior

114

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

10

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Rear camera intermittently does not work properly. Multiple incidents of the rear camera flickering off and on when in reverse, image is sometimes upside down, or the rear camera doesn't work at all.

2021 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Complaint to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall on my vehicle. This recall has remained open for more than one year, yet no remedy has been made available. Despite the manufacturer acknowledging the safety defect, I continue to operate a vehicle that presents significant safety concerns because the defect has not been corrected. The recall has caused my vehicle to experience severe drivability issues,…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I was driving home on se stark to go to 60 uh then turn into burnside I was going 30 Mph per speed limit then all the sudden it jerked and slowed down very unsafe when the transmission just went slow and I had no warning or light never came on to say need transmission service. This was mind boggling then I had it towed to the shop and apparently I need a whole replacement for transmission and I’m at 165 k I do maintance and everything .. I know there was a recall abt the power train in 2022…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The recall on my car has been active for over 6 months, however there is still not a remedy. My rear view camera failed on me today almost causing me to hit a child that I was unable to see.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My husband bought a 2018 Ford Escape and he took it back to the dealer because it was speeding up when he did not touch the gas and it was veering off the road. I put the vin# in the website and it pulled up 4 past recalls one of which fits the description of what he experienced.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L EcoBoost has recently experienced catastrophic engine failure with no prior warning by any of the vehicles sensors nor a notice from the manufacturer that this is a potential/known issue. I have come to understand that this is a widely known issue that has been wholly uncommunicated by the Manufacturer. My vehicle, as confirmed by an independent service center, has experienced a coolant incursion in the engine block specifically in cylinder 3. The symptoms of this…

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 20, 2026


My Ford Escape recently had the check engine light on. I took it to a Ford service center, and they confirmed it was coolant intrusion that damaged the engine and requires a replacement. It was confirmed with multiple people at Ford that this is a known issue, but no recalls have been made. I use this car to drive my 2 year old son to and from daycare, and my family's safety has been put at risk by the car seizing while driving it and having to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle is…

2023 FORD ESCAPE PHEV

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was jump-started and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V789000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and the contact associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the…

2017 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. The contact check the vanity lights but there was no power inside the vehicle. The vehicle was without electrical power for approximately 30 minutes before power returned to vehicle. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle because the potential failure reoccurring. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

2017 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Jul 20, 2026


I am reporting a serious engine failure involving a 2017 Ford Escape SE AWD 2.0L EcoBoost, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle was purchased in October 2024 as a Ford Blue Advantage Certified vehicle from Lithia Ford of Boise with approximately 32,000 miles. The vehicle currently has approximately 45,000 miles. In June 2026, the vehicle developed a check engine warning light while being driven in [XXX]. Prior to this event, the vehicle had shown no unusual symptoms, warning signs, or performance issues.…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.