2023 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (41), Engine (28), Power Train (23).
Key takeaways
- 100 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 41% |
| Engine | 28 | 28% |
| Power Train | 23 | 23% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 9% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 7% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 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 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. Additionally, the transmission was unable to be shifted in reverse(R). An unknown warning light flashed briefly. The contact stated that after the transmission was shifted in reverse to reverse out o...
Power Train,electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-25
While driving, multiple unrelated warning lights and warning messages appeared on the dashboard. Odometer changed to display dashes instead of mileage. Speedometer got stuck displaying an incorrect value (such as '0' when the vehicle was in motion, or '59' when the vehicle was as a complete stop). Warning messages disp...
Structure - filed 2026-09-24
The liftgate hinge cover flew off of my car on the highway and hit the car behind me. Other Escape years have been recalled, but the 2023 year was skipped.
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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.