2018 Ford Escape Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating
The 2018 Ford Escape has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,826 complaints with NHTSA, including 26 crashes, 6 fires, 30 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1,172 reports).
2018 Ford Escape recalls
Most common 2018 Ford Escape problems
Based on 1,826 complaints owners filed with NHTSA:
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,172 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 346 |
| Power Train | 279 |
| Unknown Or Other | 107 |
| Electrical System | 58 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 45 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 25 |
| Wheels | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
Recent owner complaints
This is in relation to the coolant intrusion problem with all the Ford Ecoboost engines. The vehicle has 98,958 miles - all recommended services were done. Mechanic is recommending a full engine replacement to the tune of $19000. That is nearly 2/3 the value of the car when purchased. Ford not standing behind their products has gotten to a point of hilarity.
I suffered catastrophic engine misfires with a sudden loss of power and white smoke coming from the exhaust. This was due to a design flaw in the Ford ecoboost 1.5l engine which allowed coolant into the #3 cylinder.
The vehicle is experiencing ongoing coolant loss with no visible external leak. The coolant level drops consistently and requires frequent refilling. The issue began around midâmileage and has continued to worsen. The engine sometimes emits a coolant smell, and the temperature gauge rises more quickly than normal. Warning messages about high engine temperature have appeared during driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not find an external leak and stated the condition was normal, even though the coolant continues to disappear. No repairs have resolved the issue. Based on known problems with EcoBoost engines, an internal coolant leak or cylinder head defect is suspected, but t
The car was driving completely fine, then when starting to go at a stoplight it had trouble shifting out of the first gear. At the next stop, it would not go uphill and began slowly rolling backwards as I am trying to move forward. This was in downtown [XXX] traffic with nowhere for me to pull over. It was very close to hitting the car behind me. I had to turn the car off to rest it for a few minutes and was finally able to slowly get up the hill to pull into a parking lot. I ended up getting it towed to a Ford dealership and they said it needed a whole new transmission put in. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
21N12 Coolant Intrusion \ At dealership coolant in oil, coolant in firing cylinders possible explosion fire. Engine light popped on 2 weeks ago and they have my vehicle now and still do not know if they will fix it.
2018 Ford Escape FAQ
Does the 2018 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Escape: Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Front Brake Hoses May Leak Fluid, Longer Stopping Distance; Side curtain airbag part may break loose during deployment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Escape?
Based on 1,826 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1,172), Engine And Engine Cooling (346), Power Train (279).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.