no report yet
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Ford EscapeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Escape, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Escape has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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.
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
2026 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
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- 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.
Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster.…
PHEV sometimes fails to "start". That is, vehicle will not enter "Ready" mode when brake is depressed and Start button is pressed. Instead, 'Refuel Error', 'Stop Safely Now', 'Service AdvancTrac', 'PreCollision Assist Not Available', and several other warnings appear. This only occurs on the first…
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