2019 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 586 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (308), Power Train (125), Engine And Engine Cooling (92).
Key takeaways
- 586 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 28 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 308 | 53% |
| Power Train | 125 | 21% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 92 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 6% |
| Steering | 16 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 2% |
| Structure | 12 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2% |
| Tires | 11 | 2% |
| Wheels | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
Vehicle has coolant intrusion into cylinders verified by Ford dealer
Power Train - filed 2026-09-15
My 2019 Ford Escape has the Ford 6F35 transmission and I was just informed that mine is going out and needs to be replaced by a Ford dealership service department. Since 12/2025, I have had my car in the shop 3 times. I have researched and there are thousands of issues and complaints about this transmission that is goi...
Engine - filed 2026-09-14
We purchased a 2019 Ford Escape 1.5L new from the dealer. We've put only 25,000 miles on it, but are now facing a well known issue (coolant intrusion) that they failed to inform us about. This is despite our vehicle meeting literally every requirement to be included in their Customer Service Program, they told us it is...
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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.