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Electrical: engine block heater
NewRisk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2019 Ford EscapeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 604 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Escape, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-155 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Escape has problems
604 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
324Engine4 crash/fire/injury
128Power train7 crash/fire/injury
94Engine and engine cooling
37Electrical system
17Fuel/propulsion system
16Steering
13Exterior lighting
12Structure
11Air bags
7217 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 324 | 4 |
| Power train | 128 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 94 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1 |
| Structure | 12 | 4 |
| Air bags | 11 | 10 |
| 17 other systems | 72 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Ford Escape recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
61kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 71 engine complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 38% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
22under 30k miles61under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
40 owners mentioned a cost$9,300median
Middle half: $8,000 – $13,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Escape year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape median. How we score
9961,0275584991,3944642541,9741,6932,0711,3206042,7532,0911,1481,1922,7101,8336041,62135623810278263
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Escape safety ratings
2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Escape owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
• I have a P0304 code from coolant intrusion. •Coolant intrusion can cause sudden loss of engine power while driving, severe engine overheating, or engine fires.
Engine was sputtering. We took it to a Ford dealership in Kalispell MT and was plugged into their diagnostic tool. We were told it was an emissions issue but was safe to drive home to [XXX]. A few days later the engine failed while on the interstate 3 miles east of Billings MT. We barely got it off…
Was told by an automotive repair shop that my car's check engine light codes are P0302/P0316. Current intrusion into the cylinder directly through the head gasket. The technician looked into this issue and found that 2019 Ford Escapes assembled in [XXX] in 2019 have these issues. I was not aware of…
Own a 2019 Escape?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.