2025 Ford Escape
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 996 |
| 2002 | 1,027 |
| 2003 | 558 |
| 2004 | 499 |
| 2005 | 1,394 |
| 2006 | 464 |
| 2007 | 254 |
| 2008 | 1,974 |
| 2009 | 1,692 |
| 2010 | 2,071 |
| 2011 | 1,319 |
| 2012 | 603 |
| 2013 | 2,751 |
| 2014 | 2,087 |
| 2015 | 1,096 |
| 2016 | 1,128 |
| 2017 | 2,698 |
| 2018 | 1,821 |
| 2019 | 596 |
| 2020 | 1,614 |
| 2021 | 347 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-27
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and lane departure
Forward collision avoidance
6 of 26 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding a systemic, life-threatening defect in the tuning of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software in modern vehicles, specifically experienced in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07
Multiple computer related problems, including sensing objects that do not exist while using automated cruise control. Automatic braking engagement when car senses objects that do not exist both in the front and rear while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02
Engine
5 of 26 total reports mention: engine.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
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The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed, and the vehicle drove under reduced power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Power train
3 of 26 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-02-17Electrical system25V049000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
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2025-02-18Air bags, electrical system24V850000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
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2025-03-28Back over prevention25V161000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
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2025-08-08Engine25V372000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
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2025-11-28Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic25V787000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6.
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2025-12-26Seat belts25V862000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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2026-06-03Structure25V829000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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2026-06-09Electrical system, equipment25V343000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
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Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling26V122000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Ford Escape — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V122000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 25V049000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V850000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 25V161000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V372000 · Engine
- Recall 25V787000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 25V862000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V829000 · Structure
- Recall 25V343000 · Electrical system, equipment
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- Is the 2025 Ford Escape reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Escape?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Escape have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.