Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 1778 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1778
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Ford has known about a flaw with this engine and coolant intrusion. I have owned the vehicle for 5 m... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Ford Escape with the 1.5L engine with 108k miles purchased new in 2018. Noticed the ca... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion the engine is ruined by a design flaw |
| Aug 24, 2026 | ENGINE | A warning light illuminated, so the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The vehicle ... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant is going into the cylinder. Car was starting rough and exhaust smelled strange. No warning l... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, whit... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle experienced a severe engine failure caused by coolant intrusion into cylinder #3, which ... |
| Aug 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | Transmission spudder when accelerates only at 75K miles |
| Aug 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on 3 weeks ago. Misfire codes on start up and cylinder 3. Mechanic replaced ... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford Escape SEL has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known issue a... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine overheated while driving, ca... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed a pattern of misfires (cylinders 1, 2, and random/multiple) beginning within the l... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure due to an inherent manufacturing defect involving... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Escape equipped with EcoBoost engine suffering catastrophic engine failure due to the manu... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | ENGINE | COMPONENTS FAILED & AVAILABILITY:Engine and transmission failed concurrently at 45,893 miles. Engine... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The check engine light started flashing and my car lost acceleration as I traveling uphill on a busy... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle a 2018 Ford Escape has a 1.5 liter Eco-Boost engine is has been diagnosed with a coolant ... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately... |