2024 FORD ESCAPE

8 recalls, 139 complaints - 20 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

25V343000 Jun 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is pa... Read more
Consequence
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notifi... Read more
6,781 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V372000 Jun 3, 2025
ENGINE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
404 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V315000 May 14, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicle... Read more
Consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety... Read more
1,076,138 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V954000 Dec 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may conta... Read more
20,484 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V850000 Nov 8, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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 bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle S... Read more
Consequence
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
15 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V852000 Nov 8, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen... Read more
Consequence
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
27,678 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V634000 Aug 23, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
24 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V440000 Jun 14, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Consequence
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision W... Read more
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
209 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

139 total complaints 8 crashes 4 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22
ENGINE20
STEERING9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9
POWER TRAIN8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
SERVICE BRAKES5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 3, 2026
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
While driving 70mph on the highway in Phoenix, multiple emergency lights illuminated on the dashboard and I lost all control over the steering wheel and braking mechanisms. The car has been serviced regularly with multiple check-ins focusing on battery efficiency.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 3, 2026
Incident date: Nov 17, 2025
My wife was parking our Volvo 2026 XC60 in a parking slot at our local grocery store. Upon pulling into the slot, the car suddenly accelerated and surged forward colliding with the car in the next parking slot and the car in the parking slot directly in front of her. She jammed on the brakes as hard... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 17, 2026
Incident date: Jul 11, 2026
Rear hatch glass shattered on April 16th while parked in carport after my wife opened the right rear passenger door, had it replaced by Safelite on April 29th, on July 9th while driving it shattered again, Safelite says that this is a Subaru issue, Subaru says they will not warranty a replacement ev... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
At159,000 main console air bag light came on and won't turn off.
ENGINE May 22, 2026
Incident date: Mar 31, 2026
I believe that I was sold a car with an unsafe engine. I bought the van from Libertyville Honda in Libertyville on [XXX]. The car had 107K miles on it. A liile over a mounth later the check engine light came on and the van started running bad. When I did some reasearch I found out that a safty repor... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS May 19, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was no oil in the engine; however, the vehicle previously had an oil change.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 19, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
ERROR WITH STABILTIY BAR DO NOT DRIVE OVER 20 MPH. NO KEYS DETECTED IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS NOW BACK AT THE DEALER FOR THE 4TH TIME FOR THE SAME REPAIR.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 27, 2026
Incident date: Apr 25, 2026
Both my rear break lights are showing stress cracks from movement of the frame of the body. There are other references to this happening online from other owners and it's a manufacturer defect. I brought to the dealer and was told that they should be replaced for $3000 each as they are allowing wa... Read more
STEERING Apr 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
As I drive down the road above 45 mph my steering wheel feels like it gets stuck, I have to get it pulled back out of the stick. It’s a terrible feeling and is uncontrollable. All systems are off that may cause any issues and it still does this. This is a common problem that I have been researchin... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure, and the brake lines were rusted. The contact was trapped in the desert for hours with his dog. The contact stated that two independent mechanics had determined that the idler pulley need... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 29, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
While driving, I accelerated to merge onto the highway. The check engine light flashed a few times and the engine started wobbling like it was misfiring. I have also been having a parasitic drain on my auxiliary batter that makes the car not open to my key fob that I know works. The dealership told ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
The vehicle's horn becomes completely inaudible during heavy rain, particularly during downpours. This is a serious safety concern as the horn is a critical safety device for alerting other drivers and pedestrians. The issue has occurred repeatedly since the vehicle had approximately 7,060 miles on ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
Daytime and night time running lights turn off and on randomly with brights engaging random as well. Turn signals not operating but intermittently and wipers not turning on intermittently. This Started in Nov 2025. First time dealership could get it in was Jan 2026, stated Multifunction switch was b... Read more
STEERING Mar 4, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
Moisture in the air has corroded the wiring harness and connections to the Rack and Pinion causing the power steering to freak out and jerk the sheen all over the place and then cut out while driving.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
transmission stopped working when the vehicle was used under 200 miles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
The transfer case fail only 53,000 miles the dangerous part fail down the floor almost causing and a bad accident talking abut the pipe connecting to the rear tires I hear this is common in this cars that’s why I’m reporting the incident I take it to private Mecanic need to replace transfer case
ENGINE Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Driving normally. Stopped at a red light when the car started to touch idle and proceeded to shut off. Tried to restart the car and when ignition button was pressed the screen and all electronics shut off and there was smoke coming from the engine bay. Police were called and the car was towed to the... Read more
STEERING Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 8, 2026
I was on my way home from work this morning and all warning lights (electric power steering, ABS, collision control warning, brake system sensors, etc.) randomly came on and the steering became very still. When parking, I wasn’t able to turn the car off without pressing the “push to start” but... Read more
ENGINE Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
Vehicle was started for the second time that day on 1/5/26 and the engine light was on. I drove the vehicle to an auto parts store to have them check it with an OBD-II scanner. It had code P050F. I had no idea how serious this issue could be at the time. I made an appt with the GMC dealership and dr... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
Vehicle unexpectedly stalled 10/5/2024 while driving at 45 mph on a highway. It would not restart. We were able to get to the side of the road and call for a tow truck. It was towed to the dealer where we purchased. It sat in the parking lot for a few days and they were able to restart it. The ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 24, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
I purchased my 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 on July 4, 2024. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing recurring electrical and electronic malfunctions affecting multiple safety and driver-assistance systems. These issues include power mirrors not consistently folding when the vehicle is locke... Read more
STEERING Dec 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
Brakes malfunctioned and car spun out and hit deer
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to remain securely closed. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred and became more frequent over time. Additionally, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle and rear passenger’s side seat... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to remain securely closed. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred and became more frequent over time. Additionally, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle and rear passenger’s side seat... Read more
SEAT BELTS Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to remain securely closed. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred and became more frequent over time. Additionally, the front driver’s side seat belt buckle and rear passenger’s side seat... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
While driving, the vehicle immediately went into full unintended acceleration without any input from the accelerator pedal. I removed my foot completely from the pedal, but engine RPM increased to full 7000 rpm’s and the throttle was stuck there. The vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. The car sp... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
[XXX] Problem: Multiple tire blowouts causing safety hazards and air-suspension damage Complaint Summary: My 2024 BMW i7 has experienced multiple tire blowouts, including the most recent , two within days of each other (12/8/2025 and 12/10/2025). On 12/8/2025, BMW replaced the right rear tire ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
Fuel Injector issue - diagnosed at Mike's Automotive, a NAPA AutoCare Center by ASE certified technician. Codes were P0430 and P219B which indicates fuel injector issue. The Emmissions System Problem check engine light goes on and off at random times, reduced fuel economy by almost 5 mpg, hard shift... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 9, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X3. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V534000 (STRUCTURE) and 25V636000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exce... Read more
ENGINE Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Oct 5, 2025
Regarding Recall Repair on My Truck To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my frustration and concern regarding the recent service performed on my truck, which I purchased pre-owned from Tropical Chevrolet with only 4,700 miles. 9 months after my purchase, the vehicle received a ma... Read more
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Entegra Esteem Motorhome. The contact stated that after stopping and inspecting the RV, it was discovered that the rear passenger’s side wheel simulator cover had ejected from the motorhome. The following day, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
Panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded while driving. It was the rear section of the sunroof. There was a loud boom sound. There were no vehicles nearby kicking up rocks, etc. I jumped and screamed but managed to remain somewhat calm trying to figure out where the sound came from in the vehicle. I then... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
Last year I started getting the dreaded shift to park issue. Takes usually about 30 seconds to realize its in park, even though the dashboard days its in park. WHY is there no recall? I see hundreds of thousands of complaints for this. Plus im constantly getting the P1101 code. I know this is a comm... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Truck has had several instances where there is throttle lag when accelerating from a standstill and from a rolling stop. Happens more often when making a right hand turn. This is a safety issue when turning at a stop sign or stop light in heavy traffic.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Acura ZDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) activated the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) erroneously. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred more frequently whil... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the recall was initiated in July 2025, and parts were still not available. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Lift cylinders of power liftgate are operating at different times causing gate to twist. Liftgate fails to open and close automatically, causing prolonged beeping while liftgate is open. Hinges holding liftgate in place have started to bend and crack apart from the body of the car. An independent ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Acura ZDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) activated the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) erroneously. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred more frequently whil... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Back window of 2022 Dodge Ram is improperly sealed during manufacturing, and water is seeping into backseat area. Safety Concerns: 1. Water seepage: Indicates the rear window seal was not properly installed or has failed prematurely. 2. Glass stress: Continuous water pressure and poor sealing can ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
“While driving a 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid loaner (provided while my 2024 Escape is in the shop for ongoing ADAS failures), the vehicle displayed a new safety system malfunction warning at startup. This is the third ADAS-related failure on this loaner (previous events on Nov 13 and Nov 23). Weather ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local service center for routine maintenance and after an oil change was performed, the vehicle was started but immediately shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle jerked and was difficult to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasio... Read more
ENGINE Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the vehicle jerked and was difficult to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasio... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Nov 24, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25v695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The conta... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
Vehicle excessively burns oil, engine drives rough, exhaust developed smoke, burnt smell in engine, engine and oil gauge light comes on.
STEERING Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
Service power steering light comes on and steering wheel doesn’t move when car is cold. Turn car off and restart and is fine with no lights.
ENGINE Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
The vehicle is going through oil very quicky. No leaks no burning.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
I just bought the toyota bz4x about 2 weeks run 1000 miles start knocking noise rear wheels, and then I brought to dealer ship , they can not repair , they told me to wait for corperate call, but right now knocking sound get in more, I want to recall, because I want get refund
POWER TRAIN Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
While the car was in operation a message popped up with flashing red light and said drive unit issue car powering down. It went into neutral. Turns out the inverter and rear drive unit had to be replaced
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 22, 2025
Incident date: Aug 6, 2025
After a high-voltage junction box repair performed by Tesla, the vehicle shut down 15 miles after leaving the service center. Tesla replaced the high-voltage harness at no cost but provided no explanation. After the HV harness replacement, new proximity/sensor alerts began triggering that were not p... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 FORD ESCAPE

2024 Ford Escape SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 17.4%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 FORD ESCAPE

20 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
100000 POWER TRAIN3
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE1
SSM 52419 Apr 5, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and 2024 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble code
OTAPU0227VIRBSEs Apr 4, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Quality improvements include: Numerous minor quality fixes in ECG RC9 which are not customer facing.
SSM 52410 Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or la
SSM 52368 Mar 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2024 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrives at the dealership to reduce the risk of various engine performance concerns such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine misfi
SSM 52368 Mar 19, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2024 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrives at the dealership to reduce the risk of various engine performance concerns such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine misfi
SSM 52369 Mar 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2024 Escape/Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should not be taken out of transport mode before customer delivery to reduce the risk of various driving performance concerns such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine misfir
SSM 52345 Mar 8, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. To co
SSM 52335 Mar 6, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg
SSM 52328 Mar 4, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. T
SSM 52328 Mar 4, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. T
SSM 52314 Mar 1, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim
OTAPU0102SVDFXEs Feb 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Update 24-PU0102-SVD-FX for 2024 MY Escape vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Improved OTA deployment
OTAPU0102SVDFXEs Feb 19, 2024
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Software Update 24-PU0102-SVD-FX for 2024 MY Escape vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - Improved OTA deployment
SSM 52269 Feb 16, 2024
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2022-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022, 2022-2024 Escape vehicles built on or after 01-Jun-2022 and 2022 Corsair vehicles built on or after 01
SSM 52269 Feb 16, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
2022-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022, 2022-2024 Escape vehicles built on or after 01-Jun-2022 and 2022 Corsair vehicles built on or after 01
SSM 52219 Jan 30, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles built on or before 11-Jan-2024 equipped with 1.5L engines may exhibit an Engine Coolant Over-Temperature Warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SSM 52134 Dec 12, 2023
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a Please Check Surroundings For Safety or Full View Not Available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ESCAPE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE23013 Opened: Jul 7, 2023 , Closed: Jan 24, 2024
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2020
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
On July 7, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (MY) 2020-2021 Ford Escape vehicles. At the time of opening, ODI received 118 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging this failure. T... Read more
AQ22002 Opened: Jun 3, 2022
AQ, Open , Model Year: 2021
Healey Brothers Ford / Open Recall Sale
NHTSA is opening this audit query to investigate whether Healey Brothers Ford, LLC of Beacon, New York, has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to m... Read more
PE18007 Opened: Jul 16, 2018 , Closed: Dec 27, 2024
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013
Loss of Motive Power
On July 16, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to investigate alleged instances of sudden stalling without warning on model year (MY) 2013 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI turbocharged engines. Complaints alleged that vehicles stalled ... Read more
DP15001 Opened: Apr 1, 2015 , Closed: Jun 14, 2018
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2008
Loss of power steering while driving
On May 27, 2014, amended June 2, 2014, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 746,067 model year (MY) 2008 through 2011 Ford Escape vehicles equ... Read more
PE13003 Opened: Feb 21, 2013 , Closed: Feb 28, 2014
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
On February 21, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (ETB) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (MY) 2009-2013 Ford Escape, Fusion, Mariner and Milan vehicles. Du... Read more
DP12006 Opened: Oct 2, 2012 , Closed: Feb 21, 2013
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 200... Read more
DP12005 Opened: Jul 17, 2012 , Closed: Jul 17, 2012
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002
Cruise Control Cable
On July 8, 2012, The Center for Auto Safety has petitioned NHTSA to open defect investigations on Model Year (MY) 2002 ? 2004 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute vehicles with certain cruise control cables.The Center for Auto Safety has also petitioned for a hearing to address whether Ford Motor Company (... Read more
PE12019 Opened: Jul 17, 2012 , Closed: Feb 21, 2013
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
Stuck Throttle
In a letter dated July 25, 2012 Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR), NHTSA Recall No. 12V-353 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector, which could result in a stuck throttle c... Read more
PE11016 Opened: Apr 27, 2011 , Closed: Aug 18, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010
Rear Liftgate Window Glass Breakage
In its response to the agency, Ford acknowledged a higher than normal level of glass breakage incidents in the model year (MY) 2010 to early-build MY 2011 subject vehicles.The incidentsoccurred when the liftgate glass was being opened, or more typically while being closed, but in both cases while th... Read more
EA10002 Opened: Jan 14, 2010 , Closed: Feb 29, 2012
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2001
Engine Compartment Fire
Ford and Mazda recalled model year (MY) 2001 through 2004 Ford Escape (07V-156) and Mazda Tribute (07V-157) vehicles due to non-crash fires or non-fire thermal events originating in the engine compartment at or near the ABS control module.Approximately 545,700 vehicles were subject to the initial sa... Read more
RQ09002 Opened: Apr 15, 2009 , Closed: Jan 15, 2010
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
IN LETTERS DATED MARCH 30, 2007, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) AND MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS (MAZDA) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT RECALLS 07V-156 AND 07V-157, RESPECTIVELY, TO REMEDY A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE IN A WIRING CONNECTOR USED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-20... Read more
DP09003 Opened: Apr 14, 2009 , Closed: Apr 15, 2009
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A DEFECT PETITION DATED MARCH 5, 2009 ALLEGING THAT THE PETITIONER NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL REMEDY FOR 07V-156 AND THAT, AS A RESULT, THE PETITIONER'S MY2003 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE AT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE.IN RESPONSE TO ODI FOLLOW-UP, THE MANUFA... Read more
PE06048 Opened: Oct 30, 2006 , Closed: Apr 17, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
IN LETTERS DATED MARCH 30, 2007, FORD AND MAZDA NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT SAFETY RECALLS TO REMEDY A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE IN A WIRING CONNECTOR USED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2004 FORD ESCAPE AND MAZDA TRIBUTE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS.RECALL 07V-156... Read more
RP04002 Opened: Jun 24, 2004 , Closed: Aug 31, 2004
RP, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE STALLING
SUMMARY:THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REMEDY PERFORMED ON HER MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 FORD ESCAPE, IT CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT STALL CONDITION.CONSEQUENTLY, SHE PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO EXAMINE THE ADEQUACY OF THE RECALL REMEDY FOR SAFETY RECALL 04V-165.ON APRIL 5, 200... Read more
PE03030 Opened: Jul 14, 2003 , Closed: Dec 31, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 14, 2003 BASED ON 4 REPORTS ALLEGING THE DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH OR REMAIN LATCHED.MAZDA NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT TRANSFERRED ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY TO FORD WHEN THE VEHICLE DESIGN WAS BROUGHT TO THE UNITED STATES FOR PRODUCTION IN FORD'S ASS... Read more
EA02027 Opened: Sep 10, 2002 , Closed: Apr 15, 2004
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE STALLING
FORD'S AND MAZDA'S LETTERS TO NHTSA DATED APRIL 5 AND APRIL 9, 2004, STATE THAT THEY WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 2001-03 FORD ESCAPE AND MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES WITH THE V6 ENGINE BUILT THRU SEPTEMBER 11, 2002.DEALERS WILL ADJUST ENGINE CALIBRATION IN THE PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL MODULE (PCM), WHICH IN ITS CU... Read more
PE01043 Opened: Dec 7, 2001 , Closed: Sep 10, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001
ENGINE STALLING
RQ01001 Opened: Feb 21, 2001 , Closed: Dec 21, 2001
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2001
GASOLINE VAPOR INTRUSION
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FORD ESCAPE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD ESCAPE across all model years (2001, 2026).

223 Total Recalls
36,389 Total Complaints
18 Investigations
1,428 Reported Crashes
814 Reported Fires
25 Reported Deaths

FORD ESCAPE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 2 7 View
2025 9 37 View
2024 (current) 8 139
2023 11 154 View
2022 19 316 View
2021 19 464 View
2020 23 2,123 View
2019 3 746 View
2018 4 2,186 View
2017 4 3,284 View
2016 4 1,365 View
2015 9 1,351 View
2014 16 2,667 View
2013 18 3,684 View
2012 2 792 View
2011 3 1,878 View
2010 5 3,185 View
2009 3 2,349 View
2008 5 2,407 View
2007 4 350 View
2006 5 627 View
2005 5 2,030 View
2004 8 715 View
2003 9 736 View
2002 10 1,397 View
2001 15 1,389 View
2000 0 5 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View