Is the Ford Escape Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Escape Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 19 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 65 | 2 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2023 | 3 | 73 | 3 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2022 | 6 | 182 | 9 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2021 | 7 | 232 | 1 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2020 | 9 | 1058 | 20 | — | 35 | Poor |
| 2019 | 2 | 368 | 20 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2018 | 2 | 1123 | 13 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 1636 | 36 | — | 49 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Escape Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Escape scores 7 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford Escape Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 4757 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Escape reliable?+
The Ford Escape scores 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 39 recall campaigns and 4757 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Escape is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Escape achieved the highest reliability score of 80/100 with 1 recall and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Escape last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford Escape owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Escape will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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