Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Ford Escape has 26 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
26
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
24V850000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorr...
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instrument screen went black. Was unable to power screen back on. Noted screen was hot to touch. Aft... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Following ongoing unresolved ADAS and Pre-Collision Assist failures that have required repeated serv... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The safety-critical driver-assistance systems on my 2024 Ford Escape have remained in a failed state... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The 2024 Ford Escape continues failing to record safety events. Alert history and messages sections ... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | “While driving a 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid loaner (provided while my 2024 Escape is in the shop for on... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Version, perfectly formatted, non-repetitive, and aligned with the newest updates (vehicle still in ... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection? The ADAS sy... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Answer #1 — Component or System Failed The safety-sensor system failed, including the IDPM/PA module... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Repeated failures of BLIS, Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist, Parking Aid, Front Camera/IPMA... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Repeated failures of BLIS, Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist, Parking Aid, Front Camera/IPMA... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For the second time now (first time was also reported to NHTSA) the backup camera froze on display t... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Our vehicle has its 4th 12 volt battery since we purchased the car in March, 2024. The first indica... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1. Component or System Failed •Blind Spot Detection •Cross-Traffic Alert •Park Aid Sensors •Forward ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Ford internal engineer emails from Aug 5–6, 2025 show Ford KNEW about this safety defect months earl... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1. Component or System Failed: ADAS safety systems including Blind Spot Detection, Cross-Traffic Ale... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving down the interstate at 60mph, screen displayed two error messages: “parking brake func... |
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact while attempting to start the vehicle, several safe... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am experiencing problems with the driver's side window getting stuck when I attempt to roll it up ... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car would act like it would die or cut off after idling for a while at a drive thru or school pi... |