NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Escape

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

29,160

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

708

Crashes

826

Fires

530

Top reported issues — Ford Escape

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Operating state

9,382

Condition issue

8,634

Engine behavior

7,012

Reporting mechanism

7,007

Fluid issue

4,607

Performance issue

4,458

Steering behavior

4,079

Thermal issue

2,596

Noise

2,343

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

2,228

Vibration/harshness

2,147

Driver assistance issue

1,907

Access/entry issue

1,575

Braking behavior

1,443

Safety restraint issue

872

Starting behavior

792

Smell

526

Electrical issue

501

Powering on/off behavior

480

Safety restraint behavior

458

Recent change

381

Infotainment behavior

323

Lighting behavior

208

Ride/handling behavior

200

Electrified system issue

197

HVAC behavior

181

Wiper/washer behavior

118

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

12

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable and the message Back Up Camera Inoperative was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed…

2017 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 3, 2026


My Ford Escape Titanium 2.0L 2017 started overheating. The coolant had just disappeared. The car sputtered in the morning with large plumes of white smoke. Due to the overheating my thermostat failed. I brought my car to the Art Hill Ford dealership in Merrilville Indiana for service. After a 5 hour pressure test, Tiffany A Depowski at Art Hill Ford Lincoln brought me to her desk and notified me and confirmed that I need a new engine due to Coolant Intrusion. The check engine light had been on…

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Ford has known about a flaw with this engine and coolant intrusion. I have owned the vehicle for 5 months and they are refusing to cover the cost of a new engine. I know there is a lawsuit going on right now with Ford (21N12) This was my daughters first purchase that she financed and now she is on the hook financially for a vehicle that is not running.

2025 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Multiple computer related problems, including sensing objects that do not exist while using automated cruise control. Automatic braking engagement when car senses objects that do not exist both in the front and rear while driving. Rear sensor occupancy alert randomly triggered when it has been turned off, And when there is nobody in the back seat. GPS unable to locate signal even in wide open spaces, randomly drops service. Various climate control components read improperly, or do not…

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image intermittently fluctuated, with the message Camera Not Available displayed. 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…

2019 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Was told the lugnuts were swollen when I tried to have tires rotated. The repair shop is mainly and oil repair shop. I took it to the dealership I purchased the car from and was told this is a major issue they deal with everyday and Ford has not issued a recall. I have to replace with my own money and labor costs. I have to have it done but think Ford should address this issue as if I had a flat tire somewhere in a remote area I could not get tire off with wrench provided with spare tire.

2016 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the rear-view camera went blank and the message Camera not Available was displayed. 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 failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


I have a 2018 Ford Escape with the 1.5L engine with 108k miles purchased new in 2018. Noticed the car recently stuttered at times upon vehicle start up and then would smooth out shortly after starting. Check engine light came on, checked the code and it indicated P0301 which is a misfire on cylinder 1. Since it would run I thought it was probably a spark plug misfire so I made an appointment with a dealer to change the plugs. While traveling to the dealer the car quickly overheated and issued a…

2015 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 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 while shifted in reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera displayed a blank white screen. The failure mileage was unavailable.

2018 FORD ESCAPE

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Coolant is going into the cylinder. Car was starting rough and exhaust smelled strange. No warning lights came on. Service center reproduced issue. It’s an issue Ford has been aware of but hasn’t issued a recall. Now I need a new engine on my vehicle that only has 41,000 miles on it. Estimate is $10,000.00

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.