Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Ford Escape has 3 recalls, 506 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
506
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V155000
TIRES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the a...
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: 2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2019 Escape with only 33k miles. The check engine light came on for P0304cyl 4 misfire and ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant leak via head gasket failure on cylinder number 3. Trouble light (check engine) reported on ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed o... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Ford at Jim Ellis dealership in [XXX] [XXX] look at my car last Thursday and gave me only one code... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ENGINE | We just bought this vehicle 3 weeks ago, paid sales tax and first car payment. The check engine ligh... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Right side rear passenger seat belt malfunction as it won't retract and when pulling it around your ... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, there was an ab... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2019 Ford Escape with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle began experiencing engine misfires... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on t... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owned a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE | I am experience coolant intrusion into cylinder 3 causing the check engine light to come on, when.ch... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | my 2019 ford escape engine has recently taken a big decline due to coolant leaking into the cylinder... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Waterpump pulley/ waterpump, yes it's available for inspection. I lost power and a message came up o... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a coolant intrusion in my 2019 Ford Escape. It idles roughly, there’s thick sweet smelling wh... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Electric power steering failed and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The power s... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into the engine potentially causing engine failure. A cracked cylinder head was al... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Coolant intrusion into Cylinders 2 and 3. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report a design defect affecting servicea... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | he freeway I notified future ford of concord and I was told I would receive a call back but as I rec... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint to formally document a known engine defect affecting my 2019 Ford Esc... |