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Ford Escape

27,440 federal complaints across 27 model years (2000-2026) · 95 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Escape, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2017 Ford Escape - 2,437 complaints in its first 8 years (2,694 to date)
  2. 2013 Ford Escape - 2,025 complaints in its first 8 years (2,750 to date)
  3. 2018 Ford Escape - 1,810 complaints in its first 8 years (1,810 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2007 Ford Escape - 167 complaints in its first 8 years (254 to date)
  2. 2004 Ford Escape - 175 complaints in its first 8 years (499 to date)
  3. 2003 Ford Escape - 282 complaints in its first 8 years (558 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Engine & cooling
9,553
Power train
4,695
Steering
3,961
Fuel system
2,571
Electrical system
2,551
Body & structure
2,325

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 Ford Escape332
2025 Ford Escape25259
2024 Ford Escape76768
2023 Ford Escape10010011
2022 Ford Escape23423419
2021 Ford Escape34934919
2020 Ford Escape1,6041,60423
2019 Ford Escape5945943
2018 Ford Escape1,8101,8104
2017 Ford Escape2,6942,4374
2016 Ford Escape1,1487444
2015 Ford Escape1,1116809
2014 Ford Escape2,0881,48216
2013 Ford Escape2,7502,02518
2012 Ford Escape6034701
2011 Ford Escape1,3179992
2010 Ford Escape2,0701,7023
2009 Ford Escape1,6939861
2008 Ford Escape1,9741,2263
2007 Ford Escape2541672
2006 Ford Escape4642983
2005 Ford Escape1,3945764
2004 Ford Escape4991756
2003 Ford Escape5582827
2002 Ford Escape1,0276778
2001 Ford Escape99675413
2000 Ford Escape520

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V3740002017VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617.
26V3010002026Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
26V1230002020-2022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.
26V1220002025Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
26V1170002020-2022VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
26V0110002013-2019EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.
25V8620002025-2026Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles.
25V8290002020-2025StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
25V7870002025Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat...
25V6950002015-2016Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019...
25V6930002020Service Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a...
25V6850002020-2022EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco,...
25V4670002020-2022Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
25V4420002020-2022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021...
25V3720002023-2025EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles.
25V3450002020-2023EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired...
25V3430002023-2025EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles...
25V3150002023-2024Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025...
25V1650002020-2022Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187.
25V1610002025Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
25V1330002022Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330.
25V0490002025Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
24V9540002020-2024Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
24V8520002020-2024EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
24V8500002024-2025Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air...
24V6340002023-2024Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.
24V4400002023-2024Forward Collision AvoidanceFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.
24V3300002020-2022Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.
24V1870002022Fuel System, GasolineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines.
23V5060002023Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument...