Ford Escape problems by year
27,062 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 27 Ford Escape model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| 2025 | 21 | 9 | Electrical System | |
| 2024 | 76 | 8 | Electrical System | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 94 | 11 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 226 | 19 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 330 | 19 | Structure | |
| 2020 | 1,571 | 23 | Structure | |
| 2019 | 570 | 3 | Engine | |
| 2018 | 1,755 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2017 Most complained | 2,649 | 4 | Engine | |
| 2016 | 1,072 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2015 | 1,049 | 9 | Power Train | |
| 2014 | 2,073 | 16 | Engine | |
| 2013 Most complained | 2,742 | 18 | Engine | |
| 2012 | 598 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2011 | 1,313 | 2 | Steering | |
| 2010 | 2,068 | 3 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2009 | 1,691 | 1 | Steering | |
| 2008 | 1,972 | 3 | Steering | |
| 2007 Fewer complaints | 254 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2006 | 464 | 3 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2005 | 1,394 | 4 | Suspension | |
| 2004 | 499 | 6 | Suspension | |
| 2003 | 558 | 7 | Structure | |
| 2002 | 1,027 | 8 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 | 996 | 13 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.