2019 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 596 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (316), Power Train (128), Engine And Engine Cooling (94).
Key takeaways
- 596 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 28 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 316 | 53% |
| Power Train | 128 | 21% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 94 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 3% |
| Steering | 16 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 2% |
| Structure | 12 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 2% |
| Tires | 11 | 2% |
| Wheels | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-15
Transmission failed, Car would only move at high rpms, created a dangerous driving situation Known issue with Ford and the 6F35 transmission
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-11
At only 43,379 miles — well within the useful life expected of this vehicle — my 2019 Ford Escape developed two significant mechanical failures. (1) Fuel injector: the vehicle emits visible black smoke from the exhaust when accelerating at highway speeds; the dealership diagnosed this as a failed fuel injector requirin...
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
My vehicle has to have a new motor. It only has 127,154 miles on it. I have sent Ford a letter to respond with in 30 days and they have not done that. Please advise the next steps.
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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.