2016 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Power Train (323), Back Over Prevention (264), Engine (202).
Key takeaways
- 1186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 39 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 323 | 27% |
| Back Over Prevention | 264 | 22% |
| Engine | 202 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 159 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 95 | 8% |
| Steering | 71 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 57 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 3% |
| Wheels | 32 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 25 | 2% |
| Structure | 21 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-05
I received a notice in XXX that the rear camera was subject to a safety recall 255A9, and that parts were not available yet to fix it. Over 1 year later, I am experiencing more frequent intermittent issues with the rear camera not operating. I called the local Ford dealer today and was told that they still do not hav...
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
The vehicle was diagnosed as being stuck in 3rd gear, with 2 transmission related codes. The vehicle seems to struggle to get up to speed between 15-30mph, and sometimes when accelerating from a stop such as at a stop light. It revs high, catches up and rpms drop to normal. I have reached out to Ford dealerships and wa...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera flashed off and on. The failure was a persistent failure. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were scheduled to be available by October 2026. The contact received no...
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More for the 2016 Ford Escape
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.