Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford escape has 16 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
16
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Engine burns alot of coolant. Break time is not where it should be for a car with only 38k miles. Th... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | In November 2024 lost acceleration light popped on the dashboard service now. Was found to have a ba... |
| Apr 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My husband were driving and per him and per my Son brake failed to work he stepped the break multi... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine check light came on and it said Engine Fault Service Now, with a wrench signal exposed. Th... |
| Dec 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the parking brake enga... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the "Park... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I GOT 2018 FORD ESCAPE ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND WHEN I BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIV... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 30 ... |
| May 9, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Car with 32000 miles has brakes and rotors worn out and need replacing the same week that long block... |
| Mar 10, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and attem... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 different times when I put on the brakes, they just went all the way to the floor without stopping... |
| Aug 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approaching an intersection and attemp... |
| Apr 23, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | I PUT IN A COMPLAINT #11414950 AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. PLEASE UPDATE ME. |
| Apr 23, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE A 2018 FORD ESCAPE WITH 13,967 MILES .BROUGHT IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD MY REAR BR... |
| Jan 20, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | AT THE 32,000 MILE ROUTINE SERVICE THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR, IMHO, PREM... |
| Nov 8, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE DRIVING NEXT TO A TRAIN, THE PRE-COLLISION ASSIST WILL ENGAGE AND SLAM ON THE BRAKES EVEN WITH... |