Worst 2019 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 254 | 3 | — | 57,783 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 106 | 6 | — | 59,151 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 83 | — | — | 79,196 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | 3 | — | 15,050 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | — | — | 28,834 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 30,391 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 8 | — | 37,156 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 2 | — | 9,004 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | 34,256 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 7,800 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 7,812 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11,583 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 60,011 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford Escape
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,058,409 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 2013-2019 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 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
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2019 Ford Escape — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Escape reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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