Worst 2019 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE AND 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 | 252 | 3 | — | 57,574 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 105 | 6 | — | 58,904 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 83 | — | — | 79,196 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35 | 2 | 2 | 24,429 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 3 | — | 15,050 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | — | — | 28,834 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | 1 | — | 30,391 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 8 | — | 37,156 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 2 | — | 9,004 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 2 | — | 34,256 mi | |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1 | — | 7,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 1 | — | 7,812 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11,583 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 60,011 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 62,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 3 | — | — | 92,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 30,150 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 15,832 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford Escape
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,265,028 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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