Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 1648 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1648
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the... |
| May 10, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine has coolant intrusion causing the 3rd cylinder to misfire. Ford will not speak to me on th... |
| May 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Hello, My vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ) is not operational due to coolant intrusion/corrosion. I was inform... |
| May 6, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L ecoboost started shaking when in gear and the engine light went on so I bro... |
| May 6, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the ball joint detached from the veh... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine coolant intrusion. I was told by the service department at my Ford dealership this is a commo... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | I had to take my 2018 Ford Escape in the be checked out after it started losing coolant. Come to fin... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | After driving about 300 miles the car started showing red engine light and lost power. When I took f... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape with 1.5L EcoBoost engine had repeated overheating and coolant loss over time. T... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine needs to be replaced at 55,000 miles due to a known coolant leak issue that I had no knowl... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | I own a 2018 Ford Escape equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. My vehicle experienced a known cool... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle has coolant intrusion, and engine has been reported knock. Before the incident, I called... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant is leaking into the piston heads because of a commonly understood design flaw with the cooli... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ENGINE | While entering the highway my vehicle started to buck.i took my foot off the gas and then it acceler... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ENGINE | coolant intrusion in engine, dangerous, can cause fires |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | ENGINE | I have 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L engine, approx. 81,500 miles. Date into service 05/26/2018. Diagnose... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant in engine block; replacement engine required and not covered by warranty. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ENGINE | This vehicle has 110000 miles. Has coolant intrusion in cylinder 2. Has had an issue since 45000 mil... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into the cylinders |