2019 Ford Escape: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Ford Escape has 555 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag *2013-2019 generation:.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

555
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
24
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Escape vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
289
power train
118
engine and engine cooling
88
electrical system
37
steering
16

Recalls affecting the 2019 Escape

tires

Campaign 21V155000

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 …

power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Campaign 22V413000

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 …

equipment:electrical:engine block heater

Campaign 26V011000

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 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, with no single consensus. Long-term owners of the first-generation (circa 2001-2007) and second-generation (circa 2008-2012) models with V6 engines report them as durable "tanks" capable of high mileag

  • *2013-2019 Generation:
  • Catastrophic engine failure (coolant intrusion into cylinders) – Affects 1.5L, 1.6L, and some 2.0L EcoBoost engines. Described as a design defect leading to eventual engine replacement. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Numerous recalls – Including for bush bearings that inhibit gear changes and other safety items, with parts often on backorder. Frequency: very frequent.
  • High-pressure fuel system failures – Camshaft wear leading to fuel pump failure, requiring engine removal on some models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission problems – Including failures, notably with the 6F35 transmission unless fluid is changed very regularly. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Escape.

Typical used price

Used Escape listings typically run $21,780–$28,463 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other Escape model years

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