Ford Escape recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
98 recalls found for the Ford Escape in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 27,315 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 Ford Escape | 9 | 23 |
| 2024 Ford Escape | 8 | 76 |
| 2023 Ford Escape | 11 | 96 |
| 2022 Ford Escape | 19 | 231 |
| 2021 Ford Escape | 19 | 343 |
| 2020 Ford Escape | 23 | 1,596 |
| 2019 Ford Escape | 3 | 586 |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 4 | 1,792 |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 4 | 2,679 |
| 2016 Ford Escape | 4 | 1,118 |
| 2015 Ford Escape | 9 | 1,093 |
| 2014 Ford Escape | 16 | 2,083 |
| 2013 Ford Escape | 18 | 2,749 |
| 2012 Ford Escape | 2 | 599 |
| 2011 Ford Escape | 3 | 1,316 |
| 2010 Ford Escape | 5 | 2,069 |
| 2009 Ford Escape | 3 | 1,692 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | 5 | 1,974 |
| 2007 Ford Escape | 4 | 254 |
| 2006 Ford Escape | 5 | 464 |
| 2005 Ford Escape | 5 | 1,394 |
| 2004 Ford Escape | 8 | 499 |
| 2003 Ford Escape | 9 | 558 |
| 2002 Ford Escape | 10 | 1,027 |
| 2001 Ford Escape | 15 | 996 |
| 2000 Ford Escape | 0 | 5 |
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Newest Ford Escape recalls
- Jun 9, 202626V374000Visibility18,124 vehicles2017 Ford Escape
The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.
- May 12, 202626V301000Power train208 vehiclesLincoln Corsair and Ford Escape
The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
- Mar 3, 202626V123000Back over prevention889,950 vehiclesLincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer and 2 more models
The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Mar 3, 202626V122000Engine and engine cooling47,804 vehiclesFord Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport and 7 more models
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Mar 3, 202626V117000Visibility604,533 vehiclesLincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair and 2 more models
The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
- Jan 15, 202626V011000Equipment116,672 vehiclesFord Escape, Ford Focus and 1 more model
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Dec 12, 202525V862000Seat belts780 vehiclesLincoln Corsair and Ford Escape
The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
- Dec 1, 202525V829000Structure108,762 vehicles2020-2022, 2025 Ford Escape
The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.