Ford Escape recalls by model year
Two Escape generations stand out in NHTSA's file: the 2013 model with 18 campaigns and the 2020 with 25. 80 campaigns in all since 2012. Pick your year.
The Escape's recall history has two peaks, each at the start of a generation. The 2013 model, first of the turbocharged EcoBoost Escapes, is covered by 18 campaigns in NHTSA's file and the 2014 by 16; the middle years 2016 to 2019 carry only 4 to 3 each. Then the redesigned 2020 Escape, with a new hybrid and plug-in hybrid, brought 25 campaigns, followed by 21 on the 2021 and 21 on the 2022. In all, 80 campaigns cover Escape model years 2012 to 2026, counting the hybrid and plug-in names. The electrical system leads with 16 campaigns, then the fuel system (11), with fuel leaks and fires among the reasons. NCAP has rated the Escape five stars overall every year since 2017; 2025 gas, hybrid and plug-in versions range from 26 to 39 mpg combined.
From the NHTSA recall file
21 campaigns for the 2022 Ford Escape
26V123000March 3, 2026
back over prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is…
26V117000March 3, 2026
visibility
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
26V091000February 17, 2026
electrical system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
25V829000December 1, 2025
structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
25V789000November 14, 2025
electrical system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
25V685000October 10, 2025
equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may…
- and 15 more campaigns on NHTSA.
A shifter bushing on three million Fords
The largest campaign touching the Escape, 22V413000, received on June 10, 2022, covered 2.9 million Fords from 2013 to 2019, the Escape with the C-Max, Fusion, Transit Connect and Edge: a transmission shift cable bushing could detach, so the car might not be in the gear the driver selected and could roll away when parked. Dealers installed a new bushing and a protective cap. A used 2013 to 2019 Escape should have it done.
Fuel leaks on the EcoBoost engines
Several campaigns on the 2013 and 2014 Escape concerned the 1.6 liter EcoBoost engine, which could overheat, crack the cylinder head and leak oil onto hot parts, causing fires; later campaigns on the 2020 to 2022 hybrids and 1.5 liter models concerned fuel injectors and engine fires. The latest Escape campaign in the file, 26V374000, received on June 9, 2026, concerns 2017 model-year Escapes that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier campaign.
Compare with the other Fords
The Explorer and F-150 pages follow the same layout. For the fuel cost of the hybrid against the gas Escape over your own mileage, use the mpg lookup.
Ford Escape by model year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Best NCAP overall | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5 of 5 (5 rated) | 26-39 mpg |
| 2025 | 10 | 5 of 5 (5 rated) | 26-39 mpg |
| 2024 | 10 | 5 of 5 (5 rated) | 26-39 mpg |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 of 5 (5 rated) | 26-39 mpg |
| 2022 | 21 | 5 of 5 (5 rated) | 26-41 mpg |
| 2021 | 21 | 5 of 5 (4 rated) | 26-41 mpg |
| 2020 | 25 | 5 of 5 (4 rated) | 26-41 mpg |
| 2019 | 3 | 5 of 5 (2 rated) | 23-26 mpg |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 of 5 (2 rated) | 23-26 mpg |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 of 5 (2 rated) | 23-26 mpg |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 of 5 (2 rated) | 23-26 mpg |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 of 5 (2 rated) | 23-26 mpg |
| 2014 | 16 | not rated | n/a |
| 2013 | 18 | not rated | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | not rated | n/a |
Systems recalled most often
| Component group | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 |