Worst 2018 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 995 | 4 | 4 | 72,390 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 320 | — | — | 89,428 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 237 | 3 | — | 73,761 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 93 | 6 | 1 | 27,092 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 48 | 2 | — | 40,385 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 34 | 1 | 1 | 90,836 mi | |
| STEERING | 30 | 3 | — | 38,532 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 4 | — | 40,382 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | — | — | 37,805 mi | |
| WHEELS | 18 | 1 | — | 14,489 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 2 | — | 8,824 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 27,425 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 1 | — | 24,410 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 35,494 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 7 | — | 59,381 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 96,331 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | — | — | 19,732 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 43,983 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 6 | — | — | 72,001 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 5,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 3 | — | — | 81,059 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 70,037 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Ford Escape
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,213,153 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Other Ford Escape Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Escape reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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