2025 Ford Escape: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 24 complaints
24
Total Complaints
3,250mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
0
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
1,500
25th Percentile
3,250
Median Mileage
27,500
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
5
Unknown Or Other
4
Engine
4
Power Train
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Lane Departure
1
Cruise Control
1
Steering
1
Air Bags
1
Severity Assessment
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes at highway speeds, the Lane Departure Assist erroneously engaged and pulled ..."
"The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes at highway speeds, the Lane Departure Assist erroneously engaged and pulled ..."
"The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes at highway speeds, the Lane Departure Assist erroneously engaged and pulled ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
MI: 9
VA: 3
ME: 3
NY: 2
WI: 2
PA: 2
MA: 1
TN: 1
IL: 1
Ford Escape — Other Years
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Active Recalls (9)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 24V850000 | 08/11/2024
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.
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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 25V049000 | 31/01/2025
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
Camera
Campaign 25V161000 | 14/03/2025
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Electrical System
Campaign 25V343000 | 13/06/2025
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Interim let
Engine
Campaign 25V372000 | 03/06/2025
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.
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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Campaign 25V787000 | 14/11/2025
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searc
Hinge And Attachments
Campaign 25V829000 | 01/12/2025
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer servi
Retractor
Campaign 25V862000 | 12/12/2025
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)
Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
Campaign 26V122000 | 03/03/2026
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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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