https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Escape. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:38:05 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178493 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This was a recall earlier, twice, and it was supposedly fixed but the fuel vacuum line to the gas tank is leaking and giving off gasoline odors in the passenger area. Also another recall that was supposedly taken care of is an oil leak that is occuring often. The oil was changed only a month ago and already the oil has just about all leaked out. Both of these issues are fire hazards and the fue https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178494 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This was a recall earlier, twice, and it was supposedly fixed but the fuel vacuum line to the gas tank is leaking and giving off gasoline odors in the passenger area. Also another recall that was supposedly taken care of is an oil leak that is occuring often. The oil was changed only a month ago and already the oil has just about all leaked out. Both of these issues are fire hazards and the fue https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178707 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Transmission failed at 83000 miles with no warning or prior issues. I was driving home from work and the vehicle completely stalled out in traffic. Had it towed to a shop and was quoted nearly the cost that the vehicle is worth to have the transmission replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178414 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving to work on February 16, 2026 my car started making a knocking noise and had a hard time going. At one point I was in the middle of the road and the car wouldn’t move. I had it towed to a mechanic and they said it needs a new motor. My car is a 2018, just barely 7 years old. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178597 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving 1,100 miles from Topeka, Kansas to Maryland to spend time with our first grandchild, our trip was interrupted by coolant intrusion in the cylinders of our 2018 Ford Escape SE (ecoboost), which had 78,600 miles on it. Both an independent garage and the Ford dealership in Maryland said the car needed a new engine. The garage put the cost at $16,000; the Ford dealer, $12,200. I quickl https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178497 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a split wheel/rim on the right front side of my vehicle. It also damaged the wheel/rim on the right hand back side, as well as breaking the shock absorber on the right back side. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178498 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a split wheel/rim on the right front side of my vehicle. It also damaged the wheel/rim on the right hand back side, as well as breaking the shock absorber on the right back side. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178430 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckle sensor circuit, as well as one notification for a fault with the occupant classification system which includes air bags and safety belt buckle pretensioners. It is going to cost over $600 to fix the driver belt alone. As this is part of the safety features of a car, I do not feel as though the co https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178431 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT For months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckle sensor circuit, as well as one notification for a fault with the occupant classification system which includes air bags and safety belt buckle pretensioners. It is going to cost over $600 to fix the driver belt alone. As this is part of the safety features of a car, I do not feel as though the co https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keeps saying power steering assist fault. The power steering no longer works. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178176 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger seated in the front passenger's seat became aware of smoke inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the engine cover had cracked and that there was an oil leak coming from the engine. T https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178177 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger seated in the front passenger's seat became aware of smoke inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the engine cover had cracked and that there was an oil leak coming from the engine. T https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178306 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT At less than a thousand miles after purchasing the vehicle the Coolant has begun intruding into the cylinder wall and causing a sweet smelling exhaust from the rear https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178017 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 rearview camera displayed a blank screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating t https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178212 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I stopped at the end of my road and went to take a left and my car was in the road and didn’t want to go. Luckily I wasn’t hit and I got it out of the road. I believe it’s from the transmission. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177873 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbo failed due to oil lines clogged. Failed again after repair two weeks later on highway almost causing a collision. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177874 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbo failed due to oil lines clogged. Failed again after repair two weeks later on highway almost causing a collision. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177875 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbo failed due to oil lines clogged. Failed again after repair two weeks later on highway almost causing a collision. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178052 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have had 22 recalls to date on this vehicle and received 1 recall notice. Engine light comes on alot, makes noises and then goes away after a couple days. Windshield washer stopped working on front windshield, now back stopped working. Tire pressure monitor & sensor default stays on (previous recall) Window on driver side stopped working, back passenger door on drivers side don't shut correctly https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178053 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have had 22 recalls to date on this vehicle and received 1 recall notice. Engine light comes on alot, makes noises and then goes away after a couple days. Windshield washer stopped working on front windshield, now back stopped working. Tire pressure monitor & sensor default stays on (previous recall) Window on driver side stopped working, back passenger door on drivers side don't shut correctly https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178054 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have had 22 recalls to date on this vehicle and received 1 recall notice. Engine light comes on alot, makes noises and then goes away after a couple days. Windshield washer stopped working on front windshield, now back stopped working. Tire pressure monitor & sensor default stays on (previous recall) Window on driver side stopped working, back passenger door on drivers side don't shut correctly https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178217 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The v https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178285 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has been stalling for several months. I have taken to the dealership multiple times and it is still not fixed. Since the last visit at the service department it has done this 5 times. Twice today. It has done this multiple times crossing the interstate. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178130 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Electrical/Motor~ Yes, Myself, [XXX] daughter and others safety is at risk from stalling in a busy intersection. yes, its happened multiple times. The dealerships says its not throwing a code and have nothing to go off of. No, the manufacturer hasnt checked it. the RPM went up and down. No other lights on the dash. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178131 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Electrical/Motor~ Yes, Myself, [XXX] daughter and others safety is at risk from stalling in a busy intersection. yes, its happened multiple times. The dealerships says its not throwing a code and have nothing to go off of. No, the manufacturer hasnt checked it. the RPM went up and down. No other lights on the dash. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2178132 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Electrical/Motor~ Yes, Myself, [XXX] daughter and others safety is at risk from stalling in a busy intersection. yes, its happened multiple times. The dealerships says its not throwing a code and have nothing to go off of. No, the manufacturer hasnt checked it. the RPM went up and down. No other lights on the dash. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177694 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entrapment risk. The failure is fully reproducible and ongoing. The condition first occurred without any prior warning signs, messages, or symptoms and has persisted for more than a day without resolving https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177695 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entrapment risk. The failure is fully reproducible and ongoing. The condition first occurred without any prior warning signs, messages, or symptoms and has persisted for more than a day without resolving https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177696 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Component: Driver-side door latch and lock assembly. The driver-side door latch appears to have failed, preventing the door from opening from both the inside and outside and creating an occupant entrapment risk. The failure is fully reproducible and ongoing. The condition first occurred without any prior warning signs, messages, or symptoms and has persisted for more than a day without resolving https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape#complaint-2177807 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I recently purchased this vehicle. The driver seatbelt does not retract snugly when fastened. The tensioner is not working. I am afraid it will not hold me if I crash. I will fix this. It is a serious safety issue!