2023 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (39), Engine (28), Power Train (20).
Key takeaways
- 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 41% |
| Engine | 28 | 29% |
| Power Train | 20 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-20
Ford issued notice 25SC4 then issued another one, 26N15 about the risk of fire with the high voltage battery in my car. These notices state a potential for a short circuit in the battery which they say could result in "increasing the risk of a crash" , "increasing the risk of injury", and it "can progress to a vehicle ...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-21
**On August 19, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford Escape on Interstate 57 (I-57), with approximately 35,575 miles on the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectedly. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and I could not stop it immediately. I became very frig...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-02
My 2023 Ford Escape (with fewer than 50,000 miles) began experiencing significant mechanical issues. I noticed exhaust fumes entering the cabin that passengers and I would inhale, loud noises from under the hood, and lose power during acceleration. After inspecting the vehicle, the dealership determined that the turbo...
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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.