CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Ford Escape has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2025 Ford Escape recalls
EGR Valve May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in certain 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may fail.
Rear Seat Belt Retractors May Not Be Secured
Some 2025-2026 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have rear seat belt retractors on the left and right passenger seats that are not securely fastened.
Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2022 and 2025 Ford Escape vehicles may have liftgate hinge covers that are not properly secured.
Brake Booster Overheating Can Cause Loss of Braking Assist
The cover for the electric brake booster's control unit can allow the circuit board inside to overheat.
Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
A manufacturing problem in the cylinder head may cause the engine's ball plugs to fail, leading to an oil leak.
Block Heater May Overheat and Cause a Fire
The engine block heater on certain vehicles with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Rearview Camera May Show Inverted Image in Reverse
The rearview camera on certain vehicles may display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Instrument Cluster May Not Light Up, Hiding Warnings
Certain 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have an instrument panel cluster that does not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Properly or Shed Debris
The passenger-side instrument panel cover on certain Ford Escape vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly.
Most common 2025 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
I am requesting a serious investigation into potentially life-threatening steering, braking, and stability-control interventions in modern vehicles. I have experienced unexpected steering forces, directional changes, shaking, and behavior consistent with unintended wheel-specific braking across multiple vehicles, including my 2019 Toyota Prius and rental vehicles from several manufacturers. These behaviors occur on ordinary roads with uneven asphalt, pavement seams, manhole covers, and cross-slopes. I am concerned that electronic steering, stability control, wheel-speed sensors, or driver-assistance systems may be interacting incorrectly. How can these features be considered safe if their
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding a systemic, life-threatening defect in the tuning of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software in modern vehicles, specifically experienced in the 2024 Ford Escape. I am a professional driver who operates vehicles for approximately 14 hours a day. My livelihood and my life depend on predictable vehicle handling. The current federal mandates surrounding un-deletable active driver assists are not protecting drivers; they are actively creating high-risk highway hazards. The Safety Defect: When encountering standard municipal road imperfectionsâsuch as sunken manhole covers, jagged asphalt
The audible sound to let the driver know the blinker is on is too low of a volume to hear. This has created situations where the blinkers are activated, but the driver doesn't know. This could lead to accidents in lane changing, intersections and confusion for pedestrians.
Several spots on the body are misaligned which could indicate underlying assembly issues down to the frame which could impact crumple zones and safety.
Multiple computer related problems, including sensing objects that do not exist while using automated cruise control. Automatic braking engagement when car senses objects that do not exist both in the front and rear while driving. Rear sensor occupancy alert randomly triggered when it has been turned off, And when there is nobody in the back seat. GPS unable to locate signal even in wide open spaces, randomly drops service. Various climate control components read improperly, or do not display appropriately. Numerous morning messages both before and after incidents. The vehicle has been to Ford dealer, they have been unable to reproduce or determine what caused these faults.
2025 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2025 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Escape: EGR Valve May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Power; Rear Seat Belt Retractors May Not Be Secured; Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk; Brake Booster Overheating Can Cause Loss of Braking Assist; Engine Oil Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Escape?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Engine (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.