Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford Escape has 40 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
40
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2018 Ford Escape has experienced coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, a known issue affec... |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Battery light came on, its a new battery with warning of 12v battery failure. The back camera has be... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No dummy lights show. Drivers low beam wiring connector melts and burns out headlight bulb. I have h... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Escape. It was discovered that there was a mileage... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CEL is on -- hard time getting vehicle to start up after getting gas - once is running has a "shake ... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this 2018 Ford Escape in August 2022 from Richmond Ford. Within 2 days to a week I notic... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving the vehicle car completely shuts off in the middle of traffic, dash lights turn off th... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I have had to replace multiple headlight bulbs every few months. The bulbs and fuses are working fin... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We purchased this 2018 Ford Escape new. The headlights have burned out many times, and much sooner ... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was taking off and i had a warning sign that my hood was opened and nobody didn't even touch the h... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked while attemptin... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On Friday, August 9, the check engine light was blinking and the car ran roughly. On Saturday, Augus... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Coolant leaking into engine causing engine failure. Entire screen and navigation system stopped work... |
| May 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is the third time my lift-gate ( back hatch ) has started working intermittently. I assume the ... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost Engine overheated. A Ford service mechanic confirmed the Escape has a ... |
| Mar 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I get gas engine turns off. Need to restart it multiple times. Hesitation on acceleration afrai... |
| Jan 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The APIM failed in both my ESCAPE and F150. These vehicles are under 65,000 miles and are 2018. This... |
| Dec 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Subject: Complaint Regarding Electrical Malfunction in 2018 Ford Escape To Whom It May Concern, I ... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Was driving when engine light came on, then warning that engine was to hot. My car then began to slo... |
| Aug 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the auto Start/Stop feature was no long... |