Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 1711 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
1711
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | ENGINE | Contaminated coolant system |
| Jun 30, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle is experiencing severe engine malfunction due to a documented manufacturing defect: cool... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | ENGINE | 1. The engine developed a coolant intrusion failure. A Ford repair shop diagnosed coolant leaking in... |
| Jun 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine failed due to coolant system leak. Ford is well aware of this issue but refuses to do a r... |
| Jun 28, 2026 | STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2018 Ford Escape. I have had the car since 12/2024. Less then 22000 miles in it. In this time I have... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Known issue with Ford 1.5L Ecoboost engines, coolant intrusion into cylinders due to faulty short bl... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | ENGINE | I bought the vehicle used with 98,000 miles. After a few months of driving and reaching 103,000 mile... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My pregnant wife and 2 year old daughter we driving to daycare the morning of June 22nd 2026 and the... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Check-engine light related to code P0301 (misfire, cylinder 1). This is a known issue on many Ford e... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Head cracked and allowed coolant to intrude into the cylinders causing misfiring and white smoke to ... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion in cylinder 3. Vehicle suddenly loses power causing concern for collision at opera... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | Nothing happened I just noticed I have a blind spot in both of my rearview mirrors and I am aware of... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle experienced engine failure due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, requiring... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My daughter was driving down the highway and the brakes all of sudden wouldn’t work. She narrowly av... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle experienced a coolant intrusion failure involving the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. While drivin... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion of the engine. Coolant appearing in the cylinders due to engine block flaw design.... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine fault warning flashed upon start for a few weeks, then check engine light came on and did not... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Ford Escape SE 1.5L 4 cylinder EcoBoost engine. I was driving on a major 2 lane state road goin... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant Intrusion due to a design flaw leading to coolant entering the combustion chamber causing sp... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine running rough on start; found coolant intrusion in cylinder 3; necessary to replace long bloc... |