2019 Ford Escape: common problems and reliability
An average Escape year.
594 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Escape?The 2019 Ford Escape has 594 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Escape vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Escape years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Escape?
Across the 27 Escape model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2000) to 4,834 (2008). With 594 complaints, the 2019 Escape sits below the model's median of 1,110.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Escape
tires
Campaign 21V155000Ford 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.
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 22V413000Ford 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.
equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Campaign 26V011000Ford 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, with no single consensus.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Escape. See the full Escape owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Escape listings typically run $9,995–$20,378.
Other Escape model years
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