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2023 Ford Escape Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2023 Ford Escape has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2023 Ford Escape

Electrical
28
Engine
16
Powertrain
15
Other
12
Structure
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 3, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHI, Vehicle is under a second recall for the High Voltage Battery potential fire hazard. The first ...
Dec 15, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI drive a 2023 Ford escape active, 8F35 transmission, with 111,114 miles on it. I purchased my car i...
Dec 7, 2025POWER TRAINThe transmission failed at 70,000 miles. The research the transmission shop did indicated the main b...
Nov 14, 2025POWER TRAINThe transmission had an internal failure that caused metal fragments to end up in the transmission f...
Nov 14, 2025POWER TRAINPurchased the vehicle approximately 45 days ago. Has driven fine with no problems. Randomly had a ha...
Jun 2, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMPurchased brand new 11/2023, immediately started with electrical problems 01/2024, also would put ca...
Feb 17, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tr...
Feb 3, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the...
Jul 2, 2024POWER TRAINa 2023 Ford Escape. while driving at approximately 76 MPH, I observed a warning chime dinging, the p...
Jun 11, 2024POWER TRAINHAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON 2 WEEKS AGO. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AN...
Mar 28, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving with the cruise control set to...
Mar 11, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressi...
Jan 31, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions, while stopped, wh...
Jan 29, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOn 1/29/24, I drove around town to run errands and on my second stop, I tried starting the car and i...
Oct 25, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE3 times, either merging on the highway or full throttle, vehicle screams overheat warning with wrenc...

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