Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 1815 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1815
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
17V803000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach...
18V104000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake h...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge veh...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine b...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Escape SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On approximately September 28, 2026, the vehicle began sputtering when first turned on. It then prog... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Failed Component/System: The engine assembly/engine cooling system. The internal structural failure ... |
| Oct 8, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My daughter was driving our 2018 Ford Escape at highway speed when it suddenly began shaking and shu... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | ENGINE | For the second time I have a coolant intrusion on my engine. It was fixed by the manufacturer once b... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine light came on so took vehicle to auto repair shop. They diagnosed coolant intrusion into the... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Ford issued TSB 22-2229 (and earlier TSB 19-2208) specifically covering 2018 2.0L EcoBoost engines w... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine just started shaking and stopped working engine light came on then the hot light came on and ... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My liftgate will not open and there’s no emergency left to get it unlocked and this is a safety haza... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the head gasket o... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Radiator fluid ìs leaking into cylinder, requiring engine replacement. Every other model and year o... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine began misfiring and causing the car to shake and causing an engine light on ignition, pul... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Cylinder cracked due to Coolant intrusion. A Customer Satisfaction Program was opened 21N12 howeve... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Escape Mileage 74,920. Catastrophic unrepairable engine failure due to coolant leaking i... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Ford Escape with a 1.5 liter engine. I am loosing coolant into my combustion chambers.... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Coolant reservoir emptying due to design flaws. Rough idle,white smoke from exhaust. Engine light co... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | AT 56000 MILES HAVE HAD DEALER REPLACE TRANSMISSION NOW DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP EVEN ... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L EcoBoost is actively suffering from the manufacturer defect outlined in ... |
| Sep 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof spontaneously exploded while driving. It made a very loud noise, at first I thought a tir... |
| Sep 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine is having issues. There is coolant leaking into the engine. Causing for the engine to sha... |