Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 1593 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1593
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant leak/known engine issue is now effecting my car. 3/31/26 my mechanic said to take it to an e... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine experienced complete engine failure due to ... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Safety Risk: The vehicle suffered a sudden loss of power while driving. Without any warning light or... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | With only 122,000 miles on the vehicle, the Escape is generating an error associated with a misfire ... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | I went in to get a tune-up on car because a engine light came on which was a misfire. The mechanic h... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine has a coolant intrusion problem with a rough idle and potential for complete failure. Th... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied, t... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape, which has experienced catastrophic engine failure due to the well-documented co... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2018 Ford Escape SE, 1.5L EcoBoost, 130,000 miles Problem: Coolant intrusion into cylinder ... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | ENGINE | I am reporting a confirmed safety defect in my 2018 Ford Escape equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engi... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on last week. Took it into the repair shop and they let me know that there i... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known issue affec... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The component that is failing in my vehicle is the engine, specifically the 1.5L EcoBoost engine sho... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine leaked coolant into the cylinder. Bad cylinder #2 per mechanic. Engine needs replacement.... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off w... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Escape EcoBoost 1.5L experienced a coolant intrusion issue at 95000 miles. This issue was... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the conta... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Feb 21, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on a highway the RPMS in my 2018 Ford Escape with 88,600 miles went up high without me... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Ford Escape has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known issue affecting thi... |