Worst 2021 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 61 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 | 1 | 2 | 50,872 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 38 | 5 | — | 9,465 mi | |
| ENGINE | 33 | — | 4 | 58,389 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 33 | — | 1 | 26,992 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | — | — | 59,895 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 21 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 2 | 1 | 36,540 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 12 | — | — | 38,494 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 9 | — | — | 26,181 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 41,513 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 4 | — | — | 49,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | 2 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 50,246 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 5,618 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford Escape
52 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,629,986 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
+ 42 more recalls
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