CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Ford Escape has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2026 Ford Escape recalls
Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway Crashes
Certain 2026 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles may have an integrated park module that fails to lock the transmission into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
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.
Most common 2026 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
Description On your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. If this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system fault message will be displayed in the instrument panel cluster. Additionally, the vehicles electronic parking brake epb will automatically apply. Safety Risk If the park pawl is not properly engaged and the electronic parking brake - epb - is not applied, your vehicle may experience a roll-in-park, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy A remedy is not yet available. Ford Motor Company is working to provide software for this repair. When the remedy becomes avail
PHEV sometimes fails to "start". That is, vehicle will not enter "Ready" mode when brake is depressed and Start button is pressed. Instead, 'Refuel Error', 'Stop Safely Now', 'Service AdvancTrac', 'PreCollision Assist Not Available', and several other warnings appear. This only occurs on the first 'start' of the day, when the EV battery has been recharged overnight, indoors. Outdoor use/charging does not have this effect. Concerned that something is overheating during indoor charging. Dealer has not been able to fix.
My 2026MY Ford Escape is having intermittent rear view camera issues. On two separate occasions in the last week, when I put the vehicle into reverse, there is no image displayed on the center stack screen. The screen was completely blank and did not show what is behind my vehicle. I tried putting the vehicle back into park and then back into reverse and it still did not work. Yesterday, I took the vehicle to my local Ford dealership and was told that there is no recall for this. I worked at Ford for 32 years and I am familiar with the laws governing safety features on passenger vehicles. I am concerned that this is similar issue that was announced recently by Ford on the Bronco Sport. The
2026 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2026 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Escape: Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway Crashes; Rear Seat Belt Retractors May Not Be Secured. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Escape?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Electrical System (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.