Owners report coolant leaking into the engine cylinders or oil, often traced to a cracked block or failed head gasket, with white exhaust smoke at cold starts, misfires, check engine lights and constant coolant top-ups. Many were told the engine needed full replacement.

How common

184 of the 300 complaints we read (61%), roughly 1,097 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Safety impact unclear

• Check engine light for misfire codes led to a spark plug replacement, but coolant was then found in a cylinder, matching known Ford engine TSBs. · filed Sep 2026
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  Check Engine light turned on for misfire codes. Replaced spark plugs but noticed coolant in the cylinder. Found Ford TSB 22-2133 and TSB 22-2229. So i want to report another failure of these engines

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11764743

• Misfire and coolant intrusion caused a 'stop safely, high engine temperature' warning and loss of engine power leaving the driveway, despite a prior preventive recall repair. · filed Sep 2026
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  My 2018 Ford Escape SEL with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine has only 12,770 miles. The vehicle experienced a misfire and coolant-related issue resulting in loss of engine power and a dashboard warning stating, “High Engine Temperature – Stop Safely.” Fortunately, this occurred as I was driving out of my driveway rather than at highway speed. The vehicle would not drive and had to be towed to my independent mechanic, where it remains. On May 22, 2026, the check engine light appeared. I brought the vehicle to my mechanic, but no problem was identified. When the light reappeared, I returned on July 9, 2026. The ignition coil and spark plugs were replaced. On July 27, 2026, the “High Engine Temperature – Stop Safely” warning appeared and the vehicle lost power. My mechanic subsequently identified a misfire and coolant-related issue. Importantly, on February 5, 2020, at only 4,259 miles, Levittown Ford performed Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 on this vehicle.(See attached) CSP 19B37 addressed the potential for coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores of certain vehicles equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. I recently learned that Ford subsequently established CSP 21N12, “Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion,” for certain vehicles that previously received 19B37 and later experienced coolant intrusion. This expired in 2022. I am concerned that my vehicle, despite having only 12,770 miles and previously receiving CSP 19B37, is now experiencing a misfire, coolant-related problem, overheating warning, and loss of engine power. Had this occurred at highway speed rather than while leaving my driveway, it could have created a serious safety hazard.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11764517

• Check engine light returned a week after spark plug and injector service; further testing found coolant intrusion requiring a full engine replacement. · filed Aug 2026
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  Check engine light came on 3 weeks ago. Misfire codes on start up and cylinder 3. Mechanic replaced spark plugs, cleaned injectors. One week after repairs, check engine light came back on. Took vehicle back to the shop and after more tests, my engine showed it had suffered coolant intrusion and I was told a total replacement of the engine was needed.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11756389

Owners report the transmission slipping, jerking, shifting hard, hesitating or failing to shift, with a transmission warning light, and some needed an overhaul or replacement.

How common

18 of the 300 complaints we read (6%), roughly 107 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 10 of 18 reports; 1 report mentions a crash

Related recalls

Owners mention 22V413000. Check the VIN for it.

Before you buy: Ask about any transmission repair or replacement, and watch for slipping, jerking or hesitation on a test drive.

• Vehicle developed several transmission faults and a persistent check engine light two months after purchase, needing both transmission and engine replacement. · filed May 2026
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  Bought the vehicle used and two months later engine and transmission needed replacement after several transmission faults and check engine light stayed on due to coolant intrusion in the cylinders and the known transmission defects in this model.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11739270

• Transmission slips and shows a transmission fault alert while driving; owner's VIN does not come up under the recall for a faulty shift cable bushing though symptoms match. · filed Sep 2025
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  Transmission slips and transmission fault error alerts while driving. VIN # doesn’t come up when searching the NHTSA recall # 22S43 involving the faulty shift cable bushing effecting Ford Escapes 2013-2019. While my car isn’t listed on the recall it seems I’m having the same issues.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11685641

• Vehicle would not accelerate when the pedal was pressed while driving uphill, diagnosed as transmission failure needing replacement. · filed Apr 2025
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  The contact called for a friend who owns a 2018 Ford Escape. While the contact's friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the vehicle was driven uphill. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11655081

Owners report the engine misfiring and shaking or vibrating violently, with the check engine light on; some were told the engine needed replacing.

How common

13 of the 300 complaints we read (4%), roughly 77 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Safety impact unclear

Related recalls

Owners mention 22V413000. Check the VIN for it.

• Check engine light and an engine misfire led to a diagnosis of a faulty engine needing replacement, said to be covered under extended warranty. · filed Dec 2025
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and there was a misfire coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was covered under the Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty which was related to the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000. The VIN was not available.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11706826

• Check engine light came on at startup; independent mechanic diagnosed a cylinder 2 misfire, but the dealer would not diagnose it because the VIN was not under recall. · filed Jun 2025
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a cylinder #2 misfire. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11665858

• Engine shook the car and appeared to misfire while driving on the highway. · filed Jun 2025
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  Engine is shaking car. Appearing to misfire. Car was on highway when this occurred.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11665411

Owners report the vehicle suddenly losing power, refusing to accelerate or shutting off while driving, sometimes on the highway.

How common

7 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 42 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 7 of 7 reports

• Oil and check engine lights came on and the car lost power, only able to reach about 30 mph, while driving home from college. · filed Aug 2026
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  I read the recent article about the recalls for the ford fusion, focus and eco sport. The exact same issue happened to my 2018 escape with about 85000 miles. The oil light and engine light came on and the car lost power. It would only go about 30 miles an hour. This occurred when my son was traveling home from college from [XXX] to [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11754951

• Car got hot and slowed to 5 mph on the highway, almost causing a rear-end crash. · filed Sep 2025
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  While driving the car got hot and on the highway the car slowed all the way down to 5mph almost causing a car to hit me from behind and cause a crash on the highway

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11686023

• While driving 28 mph the vehicle became inoperable with no warning light; it was towed but never diagnosed, and the manufacturer confirmed there was no applicable recall. · filed Nov 2023
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 28 MPH, the vehicle became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11555086

Owners report the engine overheating with warning lights on, in some cases shutting off in traffic and not restarting.

How common

6 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 36 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 2 of 6 reports

Related recalls

Owners mention 22V413000. Check the VIN for it.

• Coolant loss and overheating triggered a pull-over warning repeatedly; the thermostat was replaced twice but the problem kept coming back. · filed May 2026
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  Got vechile 3 months ago. On going issues with coolant,overheating, pull over light coming on. Vechile has been in the shop 4 times for the same reason. Thermostat changed twice. Mechanic said common problem with fors escape.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11741113

• Vehicle bucked then suddenly accelerated toward oncoming traffic, then the engine overheated and shut off on the highway in traffic. · filed Apr 2026
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  While entering the highway my vehicle started to buck.i took my foot off the gas and then it accelerated really fast in on coming traffic the check engine light came on it immediately over heated and shut of on the highway in traffic

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11733306

• On three separate highway trips the engine temperature warning light came on and the gauge read HOT, staying illuminated even after the engine cooled; the vehicle was never diagnosed or repaired. · filed May 2024
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine temperature warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge rose to HOT. Additionally, when the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and cooled down on the third occasion, the engine temperature warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11588137

Owners report power steering assist cutting out while driving, making the wheel stiff, with a warning light on.

How common

5 of the 300 complaints we read (2%), roughly 30 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 5 of 5 reports

• While pulling out of a parking lot, the steering wheel locked up with a Steering Assist Fault warning, leaving the driver unable to steer and nearly causing a crash. · filed Feb 2023
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  Wife was driving our 2018 Ford Escape out of a parking lot. Steering wheel locked up and vehicle displayed a “Steering Assist Fault” warning light. She was unable to steer vehicle, which nearly caused accident before she was able to stop vehicle.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11509597

• After the steering column was adjusted, the steering became very hard to turn and the wipers and washer fluid activated on their own, recurring on restart. · filed Feb 2023
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  I bought the vehicle in July of 2019 with approximately 20,000 mi on it. I have never touched or adjusted the steering wheel, and I'm the only one to drive the vehicle. My daughter has gotten her temps and I allowed her to drive the vehicle last night. She adjusted the steering column as she is a bit shorter than I am. When I got back into the driver seat, and move the steering wheel back into the position that I keep it in, and then proceeded to turn out of the driveway And it felt as if all the tires were flat and it was very hard to steer. I assume I lost my power steering abilities. Also the windshield wipers started going off and the washer fluid just started flying out onto the windshield and would not stop. I immediately put the car into park and turn the vehicle off. I turned on the car, proceeded to make the turn again, and the car did the same thing. The only thing I could think of was possibly something got pinched inside the steering column with the wiring harness because that is the only thing that changed between her and I driving. When I started the car up this morning and went to turn out of the driveway it did the same thing. I loosened up the lock on the steering wheel and I moved it up and down and relocked it, and got to my destination without any more issue, but concerned there is something going on with the wiring harness now.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11507354

• Steering became very hard to turn while driving; the dealer said the recall part was on backorder with no repair date and charged fees anyway. · filed Nov 2022
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  My car at 49000 miles had a steering malfunction that when driving the steering wheel became too hard to turn, I took it to Ford schomp in Aurora to get that fixed and also get the recall attended, after a week they told me that the part was in backorder and that they don't have a date to get my car fixed, Since the part was not available I decided to pick up my car aince I was paying too much for a rental and I did not know for how long, so when I went to pick up my car they charged me for the diagnosis and the fee for restocking, even when they did not have the part available. I think that the steering failing in a middle of a trip is very dangerous for anybody, especially when the vehicle is a 2018 with less than 100000 miles,

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11493562

Owners report stalling or hard starting after refueling with the check engine light on, traced to a failed canister purge valve.

How common

4 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 24 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Not a safety issue

• Check engine light was caused by a canister purge valve failure; it was replaced once, but a later dealer visit went unrepaired after the warranty expired. · filed Aug 2026
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. A certified mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with evaporative emission system purge flow performance failure. Additionally, the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that on December 24 of 2025, the vehicle was repaired by the dealer due to a failure associated with the issue, and the evaporative canister purge control valve was replaced. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,131.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11759694

• Vehicle was hard to start and the check engine light came on; two canister purge valve replacements and an EVAP canister replacement did not fix the failure. · filed Aug 2026
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately but started after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where diagnostic tests were performed, but no failure was found. While driving 10–15 minutes later at approximately 30–35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic, where a it was diagnosed that the canister purge valve had failed. The canister purge valve was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the under-hood canister purge valve and the EVAP canister were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed that the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,618.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11759723

• Vehicle failed to start for about 25 minutes with the check engine light on; mechanic found a bad purge valve and replaced it, though the owner's VIN was not covered by the related recall. · filed Aug 2025
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after twenty-five minutes of turning off and restarting the vehicle several times, the vehicle operated as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11678587

Owners report the engine failing outright, with a pull over warning or oil warning lights, and dealers saying the block, short block or whole engine needed replacing, sometimes more than once.

How common

4 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 24 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 2 of 4 reports

• While driving, a 'Pull Over Immediately' warning appeared and the vehicle malfunctioned; the dealer suspects engine failure but has not yet diagnosed it. · filed Jan 2025
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly function. The contact stated that a message to “Pull Over Immediately” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was pending a diagnostic test. The dealer had not yet diagnosed the vehicle but believed that the vehicle had experienced engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11638056

• After earlier warranty repairs for stalling and intermittent shutdowns, the engine ultimately failed and needs a full replacement block at 68,000 miles. · filed Nov 2023
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  Need new engine block. First issue was with A C/S: VEHICLE TOWED IN. CUSTOMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE STALLED OUT - CHECK AND ADVISE 59FOZ REPLACE ENGINE EVAP VALVE - AUTH#A211102572- at 43,012 miles. Second incident was at 64,309 miles -- A C/S: CUSTOMER STATES WHEN SITTING AT RED LIGHT , WHEN VEHICLE IDDLE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF INTERMITTLEY AND SOMETIME IT WILL PUDDLE LIKE NOT GAS 00 AUTH#A230602080 - WARRANTY SOLUTION 2106 CEXT 2108 CEXT 2432.00 2432.00 1 DS7Z*6256*A SPROCKET - CAMSHAFT 100.83 100.83 100.83 1 DS7Z*6256*B SPROCKET - CAMSHAFT 136.50 136.50 136.50 2 4M5Z*6M282*A BOLT - OIL SUPPLY 9.17 9.17 18.34 1 CN1Z*6M280*F SOLENOID - ENGINE VARIABLE TIM 70.67 70.67 70.67 1 CN1Z*6M280*E SOLENOID - ENGINE VARIABLE TIM 48.83 48.83 48.83 1 BE8Z*6A340*A BOLT 3.60 3.60 3.60 1 DS7Z*6584*B GASKET - VALVE ROCKER ARM COVE 5.95 5.95 5.95 5 XO*5W20*BSP OIL - ENGINE 4.29 4.29 21.45 1 BM5Z*2A572*A GASKET - VACUUM PUMP 3.18 3.18 3.18 1 *W717236*S300 RING 0.81 0.81 0.81 1 DS7Z*9229*B KIT - "O" RING 13.84 13.84 13.84 PARTS: 424.00 LABOR: 2432.00 OTHER: 0.00 TOTAL LINE A: 2856.00 64309 DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED FAILED VCT SOLENOIDS AND CAM PHASERS. REPLACED TIMMING BELT AND ROAD TESTED OK **************************************************** B MULTI POINT INSPECTION 99P ADDITIONAL PART NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY SOLUTION 2106 CP 0.00 0.00 1 BE8Z*6268*C BELT - TIMING 83.33 83.33 83.33 1 MU2Z*6731*A KIT - ELEMENT & GASKET - OIL F 8.18 8.18 8.18 00 MISC 2106 ISP (N/C) 1 BM5Z*6312*A PULLEY - CRANKSHAFT (N/C) PARTS: 91.51 LABOR: 0.00 OTHER: 0.00 TOTAL LINE B: 91.51 and on September 20, 2023 engine failure requiring new engine block at 68,000 miles.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11555631

• Vehicle failed to start with check engine and oil warning lights on; dealer says the engine short block needs replacing and owner must pay since her VIN isn't covered by the bulletin. · filed Jan 2022
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light and the oil warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle and referred the contact the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine short block needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair since the VIN was not included in an unknown Technical Service Bulletin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer also referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11448830

Owners report the brake pedal going to the floor and the car failing to stop, with one case traced to a faulty brake master cylinder.

How common

3 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 18 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Can affect control: 3 of 3 reports; 1 report mentions a crash; 1 report mentions an injury

• Driving about 30 mph, the brakes and emergency brake both failed to stop the car, and it rear-ended another vehicle, deploying the airbag and injuring the other driver. · filed Apr 2023
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  The contact owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her son was driving approximately 30 mph, he began to depress the brake pedal and also attempted to use the emergency brakes but failed to stop the vehicle and rear-ended another vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver-side air bag did deploy. The driver did not sustain major injuries nor sought medical attention. The contact stated the other female driver did sustain unknown injuries and was taken to seek medical attention by an ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the insurance towing lot. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11518072

• Brake pedal went to the floor while driving about 30 mph; a faulty brake master cylinder was diagnosed and repaired. · filed Mar 2022
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard. The coasted to the side of the road while pumping the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was then driven to the local dealer and diagnosed with a faulty brake master cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned about having to pay out of pocket for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure; and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11458337

• Brake pedal went to the floor and the car failed to stop quickly enough approaching an intersection; no warning light came on. · filed Aug 2021
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approaching an intersection and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floor and failed to stop in a reasonable amount of time. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal sound while the vehicle was idling back to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11427729

Owners report the radio, touchscreen, rearview camera and charging cutting out, with one dealer saying the APIM module needs replacing.

How common

3 of the 300 complaints we read (1%), roughly 18 of all 1,788 on file

Safety

Reduced safety margin: 2 of 3 reports

• The rearview camera stopped displaying and the radio became inoperable while starting the parked vehicle. · filed Dec 2024
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked while attempting to start the vehicle, the infotainment system failed to display the rear-view camera, and the contact was unable to view the image behind the vehicle. The contact stated that the radio was also inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and all the vehicle fuses were checked for proper functionality. The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11631516

• Within three weeks of ownership the infotainment system began failing intermittently, losing radio, touchscreen, and charging functions; owner says it should be recalled like earlier model years. · filed Aug 2023
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  After having the 2018 Ford Escape for three weeks, the entire APIM system went down. I was not able to charge anything, use the radio, or the touchscreen for all of the functions in the dash. It goes in and out constantly, often does not turn on at all, the touchscreen lags, the radio takes up to a minute or longer to change a channel once a button is pressed. The only thing that is in tact is the rear camera. The 2016-2017 APIMs have been recalled, and this one should as well. Other than the rear camera and now being able to charge a phone, I cannot use the touchscreen at all and do not use the radio because I cannot see what channel it is on.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11538260

• While driving 35 mph, the blind spot warning flashed falsely on both sides and the radio cut out then blared; dealer says the APIM module needs replacing. · filed May 2023
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  The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, she observed the blind spot detection system had started flashing on both sides off and on. Additionally, the radio was inoperable. The contact stated that the radio functionality returned with the sound blaring. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,661.

  NHTSA complaint ODI #11523901