"How reliable is the 2019 Ford Escape?"

"Based on 637 NHTSA complaints, the 2019 Ford Escape has a median complaint mileage of 58300 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Escape?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford Escape is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 637 total complaints filed."

2019 Ford Escape: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 637 complaints

637

Total Complaints

58,300mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

15,757 25th Percentile

58,300 Median Mileage

84,758 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

250

Power Train

104

Engine And Engine Cooling

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Steering

Exterior Lighting

Fuel/Propulsion System

Wheels

Air Bags

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"SMELL ENTERS PASSENGER CABIN FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE CATALYTIC EXHAUST FUMES WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY."

"VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. STEPS TO REPRODUCE ISSUE: KEYFOB IS INSIDE VEHICLE IN DRIVERS COAT POCKET, MOBILE PHONE IS INTERMITTENTLY CONNECTED TO VEHICLE VIA USB CORD, VEHICLE IS ON, ENGINE RUNNING, START/STOP IS ON, VEHICLE IS DRIVING THEN STOPS AT A STOPLIGHT, START/STOP ENGAGES AND IDLES EN..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 250 complaints

25th: 19,750 mi Median: 61,597 mi 75th: 84,189 mi

Power Train 104 complaints

25th: 20,000 mi Median: 64,420 mi 75th: 94,000 mi

Engine And Engine Cooling 83 complaints

25th: 58,000 mi Median: 78,949 mi 75th: 94,500 mi

Unknown Or Other 35 complaints

25th: 3,847 mi Median: 6,350 mi 75th: 13,000 mi

Electrical System 33 complaints

25th: 950 mi Median: 3,200 mi 75th: 15,082 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

MI: 67 TX: 48 FL: 38 PA: 33 NY: 33 VA: 31 CA: 29 MO: 29 IL: 28 OH: 28

Ford Escape — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
2001	1387	81,000	Gasoline	109
2002	1388	89,000	Gasoline	96
2003	736	94,160	Suspension	55
2004	715	111,070	Suspension	49
2005	2030	109,000	Suspension	54
2006	626	85,000	Vehicle Speed Control	25
2007	350	71,800	Power Train	22
2008	2398	98,000	Steering	80
2009	2337	83,000	Steering	53
2010	3171	57,600	Vehicle Speed Control	43
2011	1867	52,000	Steering	50
2012	788	52,100	Fuel/Propulsion System	57
2013	3660	73,000	Engine	64
2014	2608	74,000	Engine	78
2015	1225	74,000	Power Train	37
2016	1178	71,400	Power Train	46
2017	3080	69,000	Engine	50
2018	1943	80,000	Engine	38
2020	1907	41,000	Body	28
2021	349	30,000	Body	14
2022	253	33,503	Fuel System, Gasoline	10
2023	130	13,000	Electrical System	1
2024	128	9,062	Electrical System	2
2025	24	3,250	Electrical System	0

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Tires

Campaign 21V155000 | 10/03/2021

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.

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.

Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Campaign 22V413000 | 10/06/2022

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.

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 notifica

Engine Block Heater

Campaign 26V011000 | 15/01/2026

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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 lett

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28