NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

29,562

Active records

Recalls

103

Active records

TSBs

1,164

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

717

Crashes

835

Fires

543

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Condition issue

10,051

Operating state

9,425

Engine behavior

7,359

Reporting mechanism

7,104

Fluid issue

5,222

Performance issue

4,717

Steering behavior

4,109

Thermal issue

2,686

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,401

Noise

2,369

Vibration/harshness

2,195

Driver assistance issue

1,981

Access/entry issue

1,614

Braking behavior

1,522

Safety restraint issue

889

Starting behavior

806

Smell

539

Powering on/off behavior

538

Electrical issue

510

Infotainment behavior

503

Safety restraint behavior

468

Recent change

401

Ride/handling behavior

234

Lighting behavior

223

Electrified system issue

207

HVAC behavior

184

Wiper/washer behavior

120

Communication/network issue

48

Charging behavior

12

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I am the owner of a U.S.-specification 2020 Ford Escape currently stationed in the Netherlands under military orders. I attempted to complete all open safety recalls through an authorized Ford dealership in the Netherlands. The dealership reviewed the vehicle and performed the actions available to them, but the recalls remain open. Open recalls include Ford Recall 25S76 / NHTSA Recall 25V467 involving the fuel injector system and Ford Recall 26C11 / NHTSA Recall 26V123 involving the SYNC and…

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Fire

There have been several issues that cause safety concerns with my 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L Ecoboost. The two most concerning are the headlights and engine failure. Since I drove this vehicle off the lot in 2023 I have had to replace the headlights every 4 to 6 months. I recently learned it is do to an electrical issue and the most recent occurrence caused a small fire under the hood of my vehicle. Sometimes both lights would go out at once without warning. This issue has been reported by numerous…

2020 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while opening the moon roof, the moon roof cover cloth bunched up and blocked the view of the rear glass. The failure mileage was approximately 51,250.

2021 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving, the RPM was fluctuating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V117000 (Visibility); however, the parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts…

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

2013 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Difficulty switching from park to drive or reverse. then from reverse to drive

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


My 2015 Ford Escape is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 25V695/Ford Campaign 25SA9 concerning failure of the rearview camera. The recall was filed October 13, 2025. I have repeatedly attempted to obtain the recall repair through authorized Ford dealers in my area, but I continue to be told that the required part is unavailable. I contacted Ford today (10/21/26) asking for assistance in locating a dealer that can obtain the required part and complete the repair. I was once again told that a remedy…

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


I replaced my transmission around 156000 miles the repair shop replaced my transmission with a brand new transmission from a ford dealer. Less than 6000 miles on my new transmission it needed to be replaced again. My transmission is having issues again with less then 20000 miles on the second transmission.

2013 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The steering wheel assist failed when I turned the car on to leave work. I had to get it towed to a car repair shop and they told me the entire steering rack had to be replaced because the assist is built into the rack.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


A recall was issued on my 2015 Ford Escape's rearview camera. There wasn't a fix for it at the time and over a year later, there still isn't a fix. I have heard nothing new on when to expect it to be repaired. I was originally informed it would be June 2026. I live around a lot of young children and depend on my rearview camera to help me watch out for them. The problem has gotten to where my rearview camera very seldom works at all now. When can all of the Ford owners with this problem expect…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.