repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Ford EscapeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-343 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Ford Escape has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
20Forward collision avoidance
19Lane departure
13Engine
10Back over prevention
6Air bags
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Vehicle speed control
3Power train
1410 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 19 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Risk. Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel injection system: injectors
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Risk. Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing…
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.
Best & worst years
2024 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
2024 Ford Escape safety ratings
2024 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 (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Escape owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle was traveling okay back in the beginning of June 2026. While driving down the road with my children in the car the vehicle started throwing several codes out of no where. The codes were pre-collision assist not available, Service Advance Trac, Park Break fault service now. I took it to…
Instrument screen went black. Was unable to power screen back on. Noted screen was hot to touch. After about 5 min screen powered back on by itself.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…
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