2023 Model Year

Ford Escape

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
73
Recalls
4
Crashes
1
Severe
5

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V345000 Jun 2025

Other

No consequence data available

23V506000 Jul 2023

Other

No consequence data available

23V380000 May 2023

Other

No consequence data available

22V859000 Nov 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System Fire
Aug 2026

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the infotainment center would display a black screen, and while doing so, the radio woul...

Power Train
Mar 2026

The transmission failed at 70,000 miles. The research the transmission shop did indicated the main bearing fails in these because they are made of che...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 2026

HI, Vehicle is under a second recall for the High Voltage Battery potential fire hazard. The first recall lasted 7 months before a potential fix. Th...

Engine
Feb 2026

Symptoms appeared in January 2026. Check engine light is on-HAD P0301 & P0316. Ran misfire monitor & Relative compression and cylinder 1 is the issue...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2026

I have had many issues with this vehicle. Most concerning is that the other night while driving down the road at night, my car blacked out and I had n...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2026

My ford escape has an ongoing safety issue where the instrument cluster shuts off while driving and the dealership has not been able to fix it.

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I drive a 2023 Ford escape active, 8F35 transmission, with 111,114 miles on it. I purchased my car in July 2025 from truauto of Ladson SC with 93,000...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions, while stopped, while the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle hes...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

Accessory protocol interface module went out screen went dark. No recall on my vin but should be. Problem appeared 12/26/2025 and has been inspected b...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Purchased brand new 11/2023, immediately started with electrical problems 01/2024, also would put car in reverse and car would cut off, was dropped of...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2023 Ford Escape has 73 complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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