This page covers 13 recalls, 77 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Ford Escape.
26–30 mpg combined
7.8–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2024 Ford Escape draws its highest complaint volume from the electrical system and forward collision avoidance. On the electrical side, owners most commonly report the center touchscreen going dark while driving or at idle, sometimes for several minutes before recovering on its own. A smaller number report the screen running unusually warm before it blanks out. For forward collision avoidance, the recurring theme is the adaptive cruise control reacting to non-speed-limit signage, particularly bridge weight or capacity signs, causing the vehicle to brake sharply and unexpectedly. Engine complaints, the third most-reported category, include stalling events that owners describe happening mid-intersection when pulling away from a stop, with the vehicle briefly refusing to move. The power liftgate also draws a handful of reports describing the gate failing to reverse when it contacts an obstruction.
77
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Escape has 13 recalls, the most serious involving fire risk from fuel injector leaks, a high-voltage battery defect on plug-in hybrid models that can cause an internal short and either a fire or sudden loss of drive power, and a faulty instrument panel that can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying and send fragments toward occupants.
On the engine side, certain vehicles may develop an oil leak that can also cut drive power. Plug-in hybrid models with an engine block heater face an additional fire risk if the heater overheats while parked and plugged in. Two-wheel drive models with adaptive cruise control may have a misaligned radar module that causes the system to brake unexpectedly for overhead objects that are not in the vehicle's path. The rearview camera can freeze or go blank while reversing on some vehicles, and liftgate hinge covers on certain trims can detach and become a road hazard. One recall covers a missing airbag warning label on the dashboard.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure in certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrids.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Ford is developing a repair. Until completed, use only Auto EV mode and charge the battery to a maximum of 80% capacity.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and can detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the hinge covers and reinstall or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A manufacturing flaw in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure in certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
What the fix does
Ford will perform a repair to address the battery defect. Until repair is available, operate only in Auto EV mode and limit maximum battery charge as instructed by Ford.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The cylinder head may have been made incorrectly, causing ball plugs to fail and leak oil.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if needed. Alternatively, install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the battery energy control module software and replace the high voltage battery pack as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The instrument panel was not manufactured correctly on some vehicles. This can prevent the passenger-front airbag from inflating properly in a crash and may cause the panel to break, sending pieces toward occupants.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a notice. Take your vehicle to a dealership to have the instrument panel replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, preventing the air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Fuel injector O-rings may have been missed during manufacturing, potentially allowing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
This recall was withdrawn after Transport Canada confirmed no Canadian vehicles were affected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Fuel injectors may lack O-ring support discs, allowing fuel to leak from the injector assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cruise control radar module is misaligned, which can prevent adaptive cruise control from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the radar module angle at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
