Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

4 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
1

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1
A recent report: Sudden Catastrophic engine failure in less than 6 months, brand new. Winter weather driving, onset of engine sounds then louder With grinding noises, loss of power and cessation. Of function. I was…
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Sudden Catastrophic engine failure in less than 6 months, brand new. Winter weather driving, onset of engine sounds then louder With grinding noises, loss of power and cessation. Of function. I was stranded In the mountains with little to no phone function..had to arrange tow 1 hour away to nearest Ford dealership. Poor customer service just before the holiday. Stranded with no loaner available and no rentals available. Unknown cause, unknown if reproduced Dealer evaluated but did not providedocumentation Needs new motor in less than 6 momths???!!

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11632556 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
3

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 3
A recent report: The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the "Battery Saver Mode" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it…
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The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the "Battery Saver Mode" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery was not fully charged. The vehicle was charged, but the failure reoccurred a week later and had reoccurred approximately eight times. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was replaced twice, and the software was updated approximately three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,300.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11685633 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 4 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2024 and 2025, roughly 4 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.