2019 Model Year

Ford Escape

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
494
Recalls
2
Crashes
22
Severe
44

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

26V011000 Jan 2026

Other

No consequence data available

22V413000 Jun 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2026

The contact owned a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and an abnormal...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2026

my 2019 ford escape engine has recently taken a big decline due to coolant leaking into the cylinders of the car. i was told this is a common occurren...

Power Train
Mar 2026

The transmission in the vehicle needs replaced. There have been recalls on 2019 ford escapes for the same issue that this vehicle is having.

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contact...

SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Feb 2026

On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a...

Engine
Feb 2026

Coolant intrusion into the engine potentially causing engine failure. A cracked cylinder head was allowing coolant to leak into one of the 4 cylinders...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Electric power steering failed and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The power steering unit failed while driving down a curvy hig...

Engine
Jan 2026

Waterpump pulley/ waterpump, yes it's available for inspection. I lost power and a message came up on the screen to shut off the vehicle there was a e...

Engine
Jan 2026

I have a coolant intrusion in my 2019 Ford Escape. It idles roughly, there’s thick sweet smelling white smoke coming from the exhaust and when we refi...

Engine
Jan 2026

I am submitting this complaint to formally document a known engine defect affecting my 2019 Ford Escape prior to initiating direct contact with Ford M...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Ford Escape has 494 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 22 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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