2021 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Structure (92), Unknown Or Other (59), Service Brakes (49).
Key takeaways
- 349 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 92 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 59 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 49 | 14% |
| Power Train | 44 | 13% |
| Engine | 44 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 44 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 44 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 8% |
| Visibility | 16 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-02
Issue Date: 2026-03-05 Campaign: 26C11/26V123 On my vehicle, it may be possible to have the SYNC screen image on the center display flipped or inverted immediately after an ignition cycle. Safety Risk This may result in the image displayed being inverted or flipped, which includes all buttons. While in reverse, the re...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-26
Description of Defect & Safety Risk: Complete structural failure and collapse of the entire 3-part powertrain mounting system (right engine mount, left automatic transmission mount and rear lower engine torque strut mount). The severe defect was discovered at a mere 27,000 original miles by a certified independent te...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-25
The front windshield wiper motor in my vehicle may become non-functional or operate sporadically, according to the recall notification dated March 3, 2026. Presently, necessary replacement components are not in stock. Since the windshield wiper system is essential for maintaining driver visibility during rain and chall...
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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.