Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford escape has 87 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
87
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 8, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| May 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | In 2025 I bought this vehicle used at a dealership with 84,000 miles on it. A year later, it’s at 11... |
| May 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Safety issue involving a 2018 Ford Escape, Shortly after purchase, after approximately 80 miles of u... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have a paid in full 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L Eco Boost. I am just over the 150k mile mark and out of ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Spark plug cylinder 1 gets stuck trying to replace which causes vehicle to misfire |
| Feb 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Got vechile 3 months ago. On going issues with coolant,overheating, pull over light coming on. Vechi... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Engine coolant intrusion- I don't feel safe driving this vehicle due to engine problems known to FOR... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | EQUIPMENT,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illu... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased a 2018 Ford Escape from Metropolitan Ford dealership in Eden Prairie, MN on 5/15/2025. T... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Blown head gasket, it is available for inspection. The engine overheating could’ve left me and my fa... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was fine earlier today, but when I drove home and parked, I turned my vehicle off and the fan... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I believe coolant got into the cylinders and caused an engine failure. I had to replace the engine o... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We were at a stop on a over crossing, and all of a sudden, the car engine started racing loudly and ... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | So this morning as soon as I started my 2018 Ford escape up and instantly temp gauge went to hot and... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | OBD trouble code P0302 — cylinder 2 misfire caused by coolant seeping in from a deformation in the b... |
| May 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine overheating due to coolant loss into cylinder through internal leak. Engine and vehicle are a... |
| May 19, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Faulty purge valve control valve. Which is a common issue with the 2018 Ford Escape and there is an ... |
| May 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a 2018 Ford Escape that I purchased 2 years ago. Three days ago, it would not start and when ... |
| May 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Check engine light came on ON DAY OF MY FINAL PAYMENT!! Mechanic said there had been issues and poss... |
| May 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Early May 2025 the check engine light came on. Had towed to my mechanic 95 miles away (I live remote... |