repaired · 2026 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford EscapeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Escape, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 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 October 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Escape has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
5Engine
4Engine and engine cooling
4Forward collision avoidance
3Power train
2Steering
2Vehicle speed control
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Lane departure
65 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2025 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
Rear/other: retractor
NewRisk. An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Risk. An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk 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…
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
2025 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
In owners' words
What Escape owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am requesting a serious investigation into potentially life-threatening steering, braking, and stability-control interventions in modern vehicles. I have experienced unexpected steering forces, directional changes, shaking, and behavior consistent with unintended wheel-specific braking across…
The contact owns a 2025 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 contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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