2019 FORD ESCAPE — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 24
- Fires 3
- Injuries 28
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 310 | 54.8% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 99 | 17.5% | 5 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 19 | 3.4% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 2.8% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 13 | 2.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | 2.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 1.4% | 7 crashes · 0 fires |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 77 | 13.6% | 3 crashes · 3 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 22V413000 was reported 1,162 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V011000 was reported 2,320 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 41 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 42 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 29 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 46 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 50 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 61 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 23 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 49 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V155000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V413000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V011000 |
Safety Recalls (3)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V155000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V413000
- Report date
- Component:
- POWER TRAIN
- Consequence:
- A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V011000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT
- Consequence:
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.