2018 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
25
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Ford Escape SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 23 report injuries (30 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 120 fatal crashes with 62 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Jan 15, 2026
- Crash riskBushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or… · Jun 10, 2022
- Crash riskThese vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe… · Feb 12, 2018
- Crash riskSide curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during… · Dec 18, 2017