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The Ford Escape model years with the most NHTSA owner complaints are 2013 (2,749), 2017 (2,697), and 2014 (2,089). The most-reported component for 2013 is Engine. These counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Escape complaints and recalls by model year

NHTSA owner complaints per model year, 2001–2026. Each year is an anchor on this page.

1,021 2001
1,034 2002
558 2003
499 2004
1,394 2005
464 2006
254 2007
1,974 2008
1,693 2009
2,070 2010
1,318 2011
604 2012
2,749 2013
2,089 2014
1,116 2015
1,158 2016
2,697 2017
1,815 2018
596 2019
1,538 2020
349 2021
235 2022
100 2023
76 2024
0 2025
0 2026
Model year NHTSA complaints Recalls Most-reported component
2001 1,021 15 Engine and Engine Cooling (290)
2002 1,034 10 Engine and Engine Cooling (296)
2003 558 9 Structure (121)
2004 499 8 Suspension (154)
2005 1,394 5 Suspension (459)
2006 464 5 Vehicle Speed Control (99)
2007 254 4 Service Brakes (47)
2008 1,974 5 Steering (1,127)
2009 1,693 3 Steering (828)
2010 2,070 5 Vehicle Speed Control (558)
2011 1,318 3 Steering (411)
2012 604 2 Steering (140)
2013 2,749 18 Engine (1,264)
2014 2,089 16 Engine (727)
2015 1,116 9 Power Train (285)
2016 1,158 4 Power Train (321)
2017 2,697 4 Engine (1,580)
2018 1,815 4 Engine (1,164)
2019 596 3 Engine (316)
2020 1,538 23 Structure (605)
2021 349 19 Structure (92)
2022 235 19 Fuel System (63)
2023 100 11 Electrical System (41)
2024 76 8 Electrical System (27)
2025 0 9
2026 0 2

2013 has 10.0% of the Escape complaints counted on this page.

Model years with the most complaints

2013

2,749 complaints

Most-reported component: Engine (1,264).

NHTSA campaign 12V319000, report date July 6, 2012, component Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages.

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V319000.

NHTSA campaign 12V336000, report date July 18, 2012, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings.

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V336000.

NHTSA campaign 12V431000, report date September 4, 2012, component Engine and Engine Cooling.

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V431000.

NHTSA campaign 12V551000, report date December 3, 2012, component Engine and Engine Cooling.

This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids. Source: NHTSA campaign 12V551000.

NHTSA campaign 13V085000, report date March 7, 2013, component Latches/locks/linkages.

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V085000.

NHTSA campaign 13V583000, report date November 25, 2013, component Engine.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V583000.

NHTSA campaign 13V584000, report date November 25, 2013, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel. Source: NHTSA campaign 13V584000.

NHTSA campaign 14V164000, report date April 2, 2014, component Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 14V164000.

NHTSA campaign 14V237000, report date May 7, 2014, component Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V237000.

NHTSA campaign 14V239000, report date May 7, 2014, component Structure: Body: Door.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V239000.

NHTSA campaign 14V495000, report date August 11, 2014, component Electrical System: Wiring.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). Source: NHTSA campaign 14V495000.

NHTSA campaign 14V597000, report date September 26, 2014, component Air Bags.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V597000.

NHTSA campaign 15V813000, report date December 2, 2015, component Electrical System: Wiring.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). Source: NHTSA campaign 15V813000.

NHTSA campaign 16V643000, report date September 6, 2016, component Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V643000.

NHTSA campaign 18V471000, report date July 16, 2018, component Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Source: NHTSA campaign 18V471000.

NHTSA campaign 20V331000, report date June 8, 2020, component Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V331000.

NHTSA campaign 22V413000, report date June 10, 2022, component Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl).

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 22V413000.

NHTSA campaign 26V011000, report date January 15, 2026, component Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater.

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 26V011000.

2017

2,697 complaints

Most-reported component: Engine (1,580).

NHTSA campaign 16V617000, report date August 24, 2016, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 16V617000.

NHTSA campaign 22V413000, report date June 10, 2022, component Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl).

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 22V413000.

NHTSA campaign 26V011000, report date January 15, 2026, component Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater.

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 26V011000.

NHTSA campaign 26V374000, report date June 9, 2026, component Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 26V374000.

2014

2,089 complaints

Most-reported component: Engine (727).

NHTSA campaign 14V164000, report date April 2, 2014, component Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems." Source: NHTSA campaign 14V164000.

NHTSA campaign 14V237000, report date May 7, 2014, component Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V237000.

NHTSA campaign 14V239000, report date May 7, 2014, component Structure: Body: Door.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V239000.

NHTSA campaign 14V403000, report date July 2, 2014, component Visibility: Sun/moon Roof Assembly.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V403000.

NHTSA campaign 14V495000, report date August 11, 2014, component Electrical System: Wiring.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). Source: NHTSA campaign 14V495000.

NHTSA campaign 14V525000, report date September 2, 2014, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V525000.

NHTSA campaign 14V597000, report date September 26, 2014, component Air Bags.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short. Source: NHTSA campaign 14V597000.

NHTSA campaign 15V005000, report date January 9, 2015, component Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. Source: NHTSA campaign 15V005000.

NHTSA campaign 15V406000, report date June 24, 2015, component Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays." Source: NHTSA campaign 15V406000.

NHTSA campaign 16V643000, report date September 6, 2016, component Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Source: NHTSA campaign 16V643000.

NHTSA campaign 17V209000, report date March 27, 2017, component Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. Source: NHTSA campaign 17V209000.

NHTSA campaign 17V472000, report date July 25, 2017, component Seat Belts.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. Source: NHTSA campaign 17V472000.

NHTSA campaign 18V471000, report date July 16, 2018, component Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Source: NHTSA campaign 18V471000.

NHTSA campaign 20V331000, report date June 8, 2020, component Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Source: NHTSA campaign 20V331000.

NHTSA campaign 22V413000, report date June 10, 2022, component Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl).

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 22V413000.

NHTSA campaign 26V011000, report date January 15, 2026, component Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater.

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. Source: NHTSA campaign 26V011000.

Model years with the fewest complaints

A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road. Years with no complaints are left off this list.

Model year Complaints Recalls
2024 76 8
2023 100 11
2022 235 19

Escape recalls

Campaign number, report date, and component are NHTSA fields. Affected-unit counts are not shown, because this recalls response has no units field.

2001

Campaign number Report date Component
00V223001 August 8, 2000 Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
00V210001 August 9, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control
00V260001 September 12, 2000 Wheels: Hubcap/cover
00V277001 September 18, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
00V387002 November 27, 2000 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Linkages
03V507000 December 5, 2003 Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly
04V165000 April 6, 2004 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
04V602000 December 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
07E023000 March 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
07V156000 April 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V005000 January 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V353000 July 26, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
14V165000 April 2, 2014 Structure: Frame and Members
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2002

Campaign number Report date Component
04V165000 April 6, 2004 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
04V574000 December 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
04V602000 December 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
07E023000 March 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
07V156000 April 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V005000 January 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V353000 July 26, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
14V165000 April 2, 2014 Structure: Frame and Members
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2003

Campaign number Report date Component
04V165000 April 6, 2004 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
04V574000 December 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
04V602000 December 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
07E023000 March 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
07V156000 April 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V353000 July 26, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
14V165000 April 2, 2014 Structure: Frame and Members
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2004

Campaign number Report date Component
04V574000 December 7, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
04V602000 December 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
07E023000 March 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder
07V156000 April 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/module
12V353000 July 26, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
14V165000 April 2, 2014 Structure: Frame and Members
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2005

Campaign number Report date Component
04V602000 December 20, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
06V111000 April 7, 2006 Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint
14V526000 September 3, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2006

Campaign number Report date Component
05V520000 November 9, 2005 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment
14V526000 September 3, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2007

Campaign number Report date Component
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment
14V526000 September 3, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2008

Campaign number Report date Component
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment
14V284000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
14V526000 September 3, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
15V606000 September 29, 2015 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift

2009

Campaign number Report date Component
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment
14V284000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing

2010

Campaign number Report date Component
10V222000 May 24, 2010 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
10E043000 September 3, 2010 Equipment
14V284000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
16V777000 October 26, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2011

Campaign number Report date Component
14V284000 May 29, 2014 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
16V777000 October 26, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2012

Campaign number Report date Component
15E045000 June 3, 2015 Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
16V777000 October 26, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

2013

Campaign number Report date Component
12V319000 July 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages
12V336000 July 18, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
12V431000 September 4, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
12V551000 December 3, 2012 Engine and Engine Cooling
13V085000 March 7, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages
13V583000 November 25, 2013 Engine
13V584000 November 25, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
14V164000 April 2, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
14V237000 May 7, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
14V239000 May 7, 2014 Structure: Body: Door
14V495000 August 11, 2014 Electrical System: Wiring
14V597000 September 26, 2014 Air Bags
15V813000 December 2, 2015 Electrical System: Wiring
16V643000 September 6, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
18V471000 July 16, 2018 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift
20V331000 June 8, 2020 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2014

Campaign number Report date Component
14V164000 April 2, 2014 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
14V237000 May 7, 2014 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/control Module-inactive
14V239000 May 7, 2014 Structure: Body: Door
14V403000 July 2, 2014 Visibility: Sun/moon Roof Assembly
14V495000 August 11, 2014 Electrical System: Wiring
14V525000 September 2, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
14V597000 September 26, 2014 Air Bags
15V005000 January 9, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
15V406000 June 24, 2015 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
16V643000 September 6, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
17V209000 March 27, 2017 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine
17V472000 July 25, 2017 Seat Belts
18V471000 July 16, 2018 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever and Linkage: Floor Shift
20V331000 June 8, 2020 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2015

Campaign number Report date Component
15V406000 June 24, 2015 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
15V436000 July 8, 2015 Electrical System: Ignition
16V643000 September 6, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
17V472000 July 25, 2017 Seat Belts
20V331000 June 8, 2020 Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
22V254000 April 14, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
25V695000 October 13, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2016

Campaign number Report date Component
17V398000 June 26, 2017 Air Bags: Knee Bolster
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
25V695000 October 13, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2017

Campaign number Report date Component
16V617000 August 24, 2016 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
26V374000 June 9, 2026 Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls

2018

Campaign number Report date Component
17V803000 December 18, 2017 Air Bags: Side/window
18V104000 February 12, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2019

Campaign number Report date Component
21V155000 March 10, 2021 Tires
22V413000 June 10, 2022 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
26V011000 January 15, 2026 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater

2020

Campaign number Report date Component
19V633000 August 28, 2019 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
20V415000 July 17, 2020 Air Bags: Side/window
20V550000 September 10, 2020 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
20V575000 September 23, 2020 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
20V635000 October 15, 2020 Electrical System: Body Control Module/bcm
21V011000 January 15, 2021 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
22V191000 March 25, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
22V331000 May 13, 2022 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
22V484000 July 7, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling
22V859000 November 18, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
23V380000 May 26, 2023 Engine
24V330000 May 10, 2024 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
24V954000 December 20, 2024 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)
25V165000 March 14, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V345000 May 23, 2025 Engine
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V467000 July 11, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
25V693000 October 10, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads
25V829000 December 1, 2025 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software

2021

Campaign number Report date Component
21V625000 August 10, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/drive Module
21V869000 November 10, 2021 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
21V922000 November 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
22V149000 March 11, 2022 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
22V191000 March 25, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
22V484000 July 7, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling
22V859000 November 18, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
23V380000 May 26, 2023 Engine
24V330000 May 10, 2024 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
24V954000 December 20, 2024 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)
25V165000 March 14, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V345000 May 23, 2025 Engine
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V467000 July 11, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
25V829000 December 1, 2025 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software

2022

Campaign number Report date Component
21V922000 November 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
22V149000 March 11, 2022 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
22V191000 March 25, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
22V484000 July 7, 2022 Engine and Engine Cooling
22V859000 November 18, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
23V380000 May 26, 2023 Engine
24V187000 March 8, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
24V330000 May 10, 2024 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
24V954000 December 20, 2024 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)
25V133000 February 28, 2025 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
25V165000 March 14, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V345000 May 23, 2025 Engine
25V442000 June 27, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V467000 July 11, 2025 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
25V685000 October 10, 2025 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
25V829000 December 1, 2025 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
26V117000 March 3, 2026 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/washer: Motor
26V123000 March 3, 2026 Back Over Prevention: Software

2023

Campaign number Report date Component
22V859000 November 18, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
23V380000 May 26, 2023 Engine
23V506000 July 21, 2023 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
24V440000 June 14, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
24V634000 August 23, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
24V954000 December 20, 2024 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)
25V315000 May 9, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V343000 May 23, 2025 Electrical System
25V345000 May 23, 2025 Engine
25V372000 June 3, 2025 Engine

2024

Campaign number Report date Component
24V440000 June 14, 2024 Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
24V634000 August 23, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Injectors
24V850000 November 8, 2024 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
24V852000 November 8, 2024 Equipment: Other: Labels
24V954000 December 20, 2024 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)
25V315000 May 9, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Software
25V343000 May 23, 2025 Electrical System
25V372000 June 3, 2025 Engine

2025

Campaign number Report date Component
24V850000 November 8, 2024 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V049000 January 31, 2025 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
25V161000 March 14, 2025 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
25V343000 May 23, 2025 Electrical System
25V372000 June 3, 2025 Engine
25V787000 November 14, 2025 Electronic Stability Control (esc)
25V829000 December 1, 2025 Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and Attachments
25V862000 December 12, 2025 Seat Belts: Rear/other: Retractor
26V122000 March 3, 2026 Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)

2026

Campaign number Report date Component
25V862000 December 12, 2025 Seat Belts: Rear/other: Retractor
26V301000 May 12, 2026 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Park Pawl

How to read these counts

Owner-reported

Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA.

Not sales-adjusted

Counts are not divided by vehicles sold or by years on the road.

No verdicts

Counts and sources only. No ratings.

Counts for a newer model year can rise as more complaints are filed.

Other Ford models

Model Year with the most complaints
Ford Explorer complaints & recalls by year 2002

About this data

How these counts are computed

FAQ

What years of the Escape have the most complaints?

2013 (2,749), 2017 (2,697), and 2014 (2,089), per NHTSA records.

Which Escape years have the fewest complaints?

2024 (76), 2023 (100), and 2022 (235), per NHTSA records. A model year with fewer complaints may also have had fewer vehicles sold or fewer years on the road.

How many recalls does the 2013 Escape have?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2013 Escape.

Where does this data come from?

NHTSA's complaints and recalls APIs.