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2018 Ford Escape: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Ford Escape as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

4Safety recalls
1,817Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Ford Escape owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine1,166Most reports between 40k and 110k miles
Engine And Engine Cooling345Most reports between 70k and 110k miles
Power Train275Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Unknown Or Other107Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Electrical System57Most reports between 0 and 100k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System45
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: Side/WindowDec 2017 · Campaign 17V803000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsFeb 2018 · Campaign 18V104000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJun 2022 · Campaign 22V413000
  • Equipment: ElectricalJan 2026 · Campaign 26V011000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.