How many recalls does the Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls for the Ford Escape across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Ford Escape?

Across 3,364 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Ford Escape are Engine (1,572), Engine and Engine Cooling (498), Power Train (464), Unknown Or Other (169), Electrical System (149), Steering (137).

Ford Escape recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Ford Escape, sampled across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV 24 NHTSA recalls 3,364 owner complaints

24 NHTSA recalls

3,364 owner complaints

81 citing a crash

22 citing a fire

89 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Ford Escape

The component categories Ford owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered.

Engine 1,572
Engine and Engine Cooling 498
Power Train 464
Unknown Or Other 169
Electrical System 149
Steering 137

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the model year that matches your Escape:

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2012 Ford Escape	2	598	All codes →
2017 Ford Escape	3	2,560	All codes →
2022 Ford Escape	19	206	All codes →

Recent recalls on the Ford Escape

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Jan 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.…
NHTSA campaign 26V011000
ENGINE May 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate nea…
NHTSA campaign 23V380000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Nov 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.…
NHTSA campaign 22V859000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate…
NHTSA campaign 22V484000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jun 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.…
NHTSA campaign 22V413000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION Mar 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.…
NHTSA campaign 22V191000

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