2019 Ford Escape: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 564 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
564
Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
28
Injuries
59.9
Severity index
Severity index 59.9 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Ford Escape ranks 50 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 59% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 295 | 52.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 120 | 21.3% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 88 | 15.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 38 | 6.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 | 6.6% |
| STEERING | 16 | 2.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | 2.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 2.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 295 of 564 complaints (52.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 135 |
| 2025 | 180 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 81 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.9x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V155000 | 10/03/2021 | 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 affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production. |
| 22V413000 | 10/06/2022 | 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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| 26V011000 | 15/01/2026 | 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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.