Most-reported problems

Across 1,746 owner complaints filed on the 2018 Ford Escape

• Engine64%
• Engine and Engine Cooling19%
• Power Train15%
• Unknown or Other6%
• Electrical System3%
• Fuel/propulsion System2%

Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns issued by the manufacturer

• Air Bags · Side/window

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

  Campaign 17V803000

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

  Campaign 18V104000

• 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.

  Campaign 22V413000

• 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.

  Campaign 26V011000

Recall campaigns are manufacturer-issued and fixed free of charge. This is the US campaign set matched by year, make and model — it is not a check against a specific VIN, and Canadian campaigns may differ.