Ford Escape recalls
NHTSA's records list 55 safety recalls covering the Ford Escape since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2013-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Ford Escape recalls 2
- Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114
Component: power train. 208 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly
Component: seat belts. 780 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Ford Escape recalls 9
- Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,804 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Retractors Not Secured Properly
Component: seat belts. 780 vehicles potentially affected.
- Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 108,762 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Vehicle Stability Control and Brake Power Assist
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 2 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 6,781 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image Displayed Incorrectly
Component: back over prevention. 4,721 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 298 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Ford Escape recalls 8
- Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 6,781 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 20,484 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Injectors May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misaligned Cruise Control Radar Module
Component: forward collision avoidance. 209 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Ford Escape recalls 11
- Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 404 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 1,809 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 6,781 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 20,484 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Injectors May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Misaligned Cruise Control Radar Module
Component: forward collision avoidance. 209 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel may Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 38,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 125,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 521,746 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Ford Escape recalls 19
- Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
- Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 108,762 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 694,271 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 1,809 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 33,576 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 207 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 20,484 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 9,312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 42,652 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 125,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 521,746 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Fire Risk
Component: engine and engine cooling. 100,689 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Oil Leak
Component: engine and engine cooling. 345,451 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Fail
Component: electrical system. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 114,666 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Ford Escape recalls 19
- Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
- Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 108,762 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 694,271 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 1,809 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 33,576 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 20,484 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 9,312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 125,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 521,746 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Fire Risk
Component: engine and engine cooling. 100,689 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Oil Leak
Component: engine and engine cooling. 345,451 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Fail
Component: electrical system. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 114,666 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Fail
Component: electrical system. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Delivery Module May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 13,773 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Ford Escape recalls 23
- Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 889,950 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 604,533 vehicles potentially affected.
- Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach
Component: structure. 108,762 vehicles potentially affected.
- Reduced Brake Function/FMVSS 135
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 13,451 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 59,006 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 694,271 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 1,809 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 33,576 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 20,484 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Component: equipment. 27,678 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: power train. 9,312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Failure May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 125,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 521,746 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Fire Risk
Component: engine and engine cooling. 100,689 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Welds in High Voltage Battery
Component: electrical system. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Oil Leak
Component: engine and engine cooling. 345,451 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit
Component: power train. 147 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction
Component: electrical system. 689 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 620,246 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator
Component: power train. 97 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Properly Inflate
Component: air bags. 68 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
Component: seats. 639,137 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Ford Escape recalls 3
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss
Component: tires. 15,769 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Ford Escape recalls 4
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Brake Hoses may Chafe
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 88 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment
Component: air bags. 11,113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Ford Escape recalls 3
- Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 18,124 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Ford Escape recalls 4
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Knee Air Bag may not Inflate/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Ford Escape recalls 6
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 96,015 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture
Component: seat belts. 94,605 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Ford Escape recalls 6
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 504,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture
Component: seat belts. 94,605 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil
Component: engine and engine cooling. 208,584 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Ford Escape recalls 4
- Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 116,672 vehicles potentially affected.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Component: power train. 504,182 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.