Ford Escape safety timeline
- 113
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations opened
- 6
- Investigations closed
- Recall2017 escape
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 escape
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 escape
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2019 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 escape
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 escape
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 escape
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2022 escape
NHTSA closed investigation RQ24008
Underhood fires caused by fuel leak
- Recall2015 escape
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 escape
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 escape
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 escape
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 escape
An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 escape
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2024 escape
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 escape
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 escape
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 escape
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2025 escape
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2022 escape
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 escape
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 escape
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 escape
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2023 escape
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2024 escape
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2024 escape
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Recall2025 escape
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Recall2023 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 escape
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 escape
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2022 escape
NHTSA opened investigation RQ24008
Underhood fires caused by fuel leak
- Recall2022 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2020 escape
NHTSA closed investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Investigation closed2021 escape
NHTSA closed investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Investigation closed2022 escape
NHTSA closed investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Recall2023 escape
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 escape
NHTSA opened investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Investigation opened2021 escape
NHTSA opened investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Investigation opened2022 escape
NHTSA opened investigation PE23013
Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
- Recall2020 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2023 escape
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2022 escape
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2016 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2017 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2018 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2019 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Investigation opened2021 escape
NHTSA opened investigation AQ22002
Healey Brothers Ford / Open Recall Sale
- Recall2020 escape
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 escape
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2020 escape
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2022 escape
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2021 escape
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 escape
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2021 escape
During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 escape
During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 escape
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2020 escape
NHTSA opened investigation RQ21002
Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
- Recall2019 escape
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Recall2020 escape
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 escape
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Recall2020 escape
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 escape
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Investigation opened2015 escape
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2020 escape
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2018 escape
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 escape
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 escape
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Recall2016 escape
In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2015 escape
NHTSA closed investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 escape
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2017 escape
If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2015 escape
NHTSA opened investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 escape
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 escape
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.