2019 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 602 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (322), Power Train (128), Engine And Engine Cooling (94).
Key takeaways
- 602 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 | 322 | 53% |
| Power Train | 128 | 21% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 94 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 3% |
| Steering | 16 | 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-11-05
Was told by an automotive repair shop that my car's check engine light codes are P0302/P0316. Current intrusion into the cylinder directly through the head gasket. The technician looked into this issue and found that 2019 Ford Escapes assembled in [XXX] in 2019 have these issues. I was not aware of this manufacturing e...
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
Misfire in cylinder 2. Diagnosed as coolant intrusion. Block and header replaced.
Engine - filed 2026-11-02
The vehicle suffered a major manufacturing defect known as internal cylinder coolant intrusion, which is common to Ford's 1.5L EcoBoost engines. The vehicle began experiencing rough cold starts and white exhaust smoke before being officially diagnosed by a certified dealership, Folsom Lake Ford, who confirmed internal ...
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More for the 2019 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.