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.
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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
- 2017 Ford Escape - 2,437 complaints in its first 8 years (2,694 to date)
- 2013 Ford Escape - 2,025 complaints in its first 8 years (2,750 to date)
- 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
- 2007 Ford Escape - 167 complaints in its first 8 years (254 to date)
- 2004 Ford Escape - 175 complaints in its first 8 years (499 to date)
- 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
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Escape | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Ford Escape | 25 | 25 | 9 |
| 2024 Ford Escape | 76 | 76 | 8 |
| 2023 Ford Escape | 100 | 100 | 11 |
| 2022 Ford Escape | 234 | 234 | 19 |
| 2021 Ford Escape | 349 | 349 | 19 |
| 2020 Ford Escape | 1,604 | 1,604 | 23 |
| 2019 Ford Escape | 594 | 594 | 3 |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 1,810 | 1,810 | 4 |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,694 | 2,437 | 4 |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 1,148 | 744 | 4 |
| 2015 Ford Escape | 1,111 | 680 | 9 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | 2,088 | 1,482 | 16 |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2,750 | 2,025 | 18 |
| 2012 Ford Escape | 603 | 470 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1,317 | 999 | 2 |
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2,070 | 1,702 | 3 |
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1,693 | 986 | 1 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1,974 | 1,226 | 3 |
| 2007 Ford Escape | 254 | 167 | 2 |
| 2006 Ford Escape | 464 | 298 | 3 |
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1,394 | 576 | 4 |
| 2004 Ford Escape | 499 | 175 | 6 |
| 2003 Ford Escape | 558 | 282 | 7 |
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1,027 | 677 | 8 |
| 2001 Ford Escape | 996 | 754 | 13 |
| 2000 Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | 0 |
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.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V374000 | 2017 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. |
| 26V301000 | 2026 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 26V123000 | 2020-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V122000 | 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. |
| 26V117000 | 2020-2022 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 26V011000 | 2013-2019 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. |
| 25V862000 | 2025-2026 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. |
| 25V829000 | 2020-2025 | Structure | Ford 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. |
| 25V787000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford 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... |
| 25V695000 | 2015-2016 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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... |
| 25V693000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford 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... |
| 25V685000 | 2020-2022 | Equipment | Ford 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,... |
| 25V467000 | 2020-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. |
| 25V442000 | 2020-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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... |
| 25V372000 | 2023-2025 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. |
| 25V345000 | 2020-2023 | Engine | Ford 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... |
| 25V343000 | 2023-2025 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles... |
| 25V315000 | 2023-2024 | Back Over Prevention | Ford 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... |
| 25V165000 | 2020-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford 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. |
| 25V161000 | 2025 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 25V133000 | 2022 | Power Train | Ford 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. |
| 25V049000 | 2025 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 24V954000 | 2020-2024 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 24V852000 | 2020-2024 | Equipment | Ford 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. |
| 24V850000 | 2024-2025 | Electrical System | Ford 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... |
| 24V634000 | 2023-2024 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. |
| 24V440000 | 2023-2024 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. |
| 24V330000 | 2020-2022 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 24V187000 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. |
| 23V506000 | 2023 | Electrical System | Ford 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... |