Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Ford Escape has 28 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
28
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
23V506000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipp...
24V954000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more o...
25V343000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I have had many issues with this vehicle. Most concerning is that the other night while driving down... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the infotainment center would display ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Accessory protocol interface module went out screen went dark. No recall on my vin but should be. Pr... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has experienced repeated high-voltage battery safety issues and p... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery had become inoperab... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | my 2023 ford edge caused burns to the back of my legs. i was unaware until my grandma informed me th... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an und... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the check engi... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Summary of Issues: 1. March 2024 – First Incident: •Warning lights appeared on the dashboard while ... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Campaign 23B56 Description Inspect front door check-arm reinforcement spot welds Next Steps Contact ... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Blind Spot Detect... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12v battery system failure to keep 12v battery that boots operating system of car charged. This lead... |
| Jan 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on an interstate, the Instrument cluster / digital gauge cluster screen behind my stee... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the center c... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | My ford escape has an ongoing safety issue where the instrument cluster shuts off while driving and ... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quite often, the display screen for the back up camera does not turn on at all. It will also go blan... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine does not start or crank. It is available for inspection upon request. Pregnant wife and child... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | New 2023 Ford Escape purchased Dec 15, 2023. While accelerating onto expressway- get an error flash... |