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 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 7 | 14 | — | — | 67 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 60 | 2 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2023 | 7 | 64 | 3 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2022 | 17 | 139 | 9 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2021 | 17 | 182 | 1 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2020 | 20 | 959 | 20 | — | 44 | Poor |
| 2019 | 2 | 318 | 19 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2018 | 4 | 1011 | 12 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 1543 | 36 | — | 55 | 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 4291 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 81 recall campaigns and 4291 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 83/100 with 0 recalls 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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