Escape problems & recalls
Escape vehicles have drawn 13 consumer complaints and 25 recall campaigns across 13 models in NHTSA's files, led by the Escape and the Escape 21.
13
NHTSA complaints
25
Recall campaigns
13
Models tracked
Escape
Most complained
Which Escape models have the most problems?
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Worst year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape | 8 | 1 | ||
| Escape 21 | 4 | 4 | ||
| E21c | 1 | 1 | ||
| E17a | 0 | 1 | ||
| E17b | 0 | 1 | ||
| E19 | 0 | 1 | ||
| E21ne | 0 | 1 | ||
| E5.0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Escape 13 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Escape 17 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Escape 19 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Escape 23 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Escape 5.0 | 0 | 4 |
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.