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Ford Escape · 2025

9 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V787000·2025-11-14

    Ford Recalls 2025 Maverick and Escape for Brake Booster Overheating Risk

    Ford is recalling 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles because an electric brake booster cover may overheat, potentially causing loss of stability control or brake power assist.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, MAVERICK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V122000·2026-03-03

    2025 Ford Vehicles Recalled for EGR Valve Failure Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2025 vehicles due to a potential EGR valve failure that could cause an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD NAUTILUS, CORSAIR, RANGER, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V862000·2025-12-12

    Ford Recalls 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape for Seat Belt Defect

    Ford is recalling 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles because rear seat belt retractors may not be securely fastened, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V829000·2025-12-01

    2025 Ford Escape liftgate hinge covers may detach, creating crash risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles because liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and can detach. Detached covers can create a distraction or road hazard, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V372000·2025-06-03

    2025 Ford Escape Cylinder Head Defect Causes Oil Leaks

    Ford is recalling 2023-2025 Escape and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles with defective cylinder heads that may cause oil leaks, loss of drive power, and fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE, BRONCO SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V343000·2025-05-23

    Ford engine block heaters can overheat while plugged in and parked

    Ford is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles with engine block heaters because the heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked and plugged in.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN BRONCO SPORT, ESCAPE, MAVERICK, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V049000·2025-01-31

    Ford Recalls 2025 Models for Instrument Panel Illumination Defect

    Ford is recalling 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the instrument panel may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN BRONCO SPORT, ESCAPE, CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V850000·2024-11-08

    2024-2025 Ford Escape: Passenger Airbag Cover Defect Recall

    Ford is recalling 2024-2025 Escape vehicles with a defective passenger airbag cover that may prevent proper deployment, increasing injury risk and failing to meet federal safety standards.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2017 · engine 1,692 complaints, median 79,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2018 · engine 1,237 complaints, median 86,000 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · powertrain 475 complaints, median 52,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · powertrain 470 complaints, median 90,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · cruise-control 405 complaints, median 51,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

958 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 4.1/5
  • 2024: 3.2/5 · 76 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 2.8/5 · 95 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 1.8/5 · 228 complaints · most complained-of: fuel-system

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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