2019 Ford Escape: raw data

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vehicle2019 / ford / escape
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints586 on file (2019-03-07 → 2026-09-17)
recalls3
investigations0
fars63 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

EcoBoost coolant intrusion and engine failureENGINE120 complaints2025-03 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 537 total)escape-2019-coolant-intrusion-engine-failure
  • 11740871 Coolant intrusion on the cylinders due to a manufacturing issue with the Ford Ecoboost 1.5L engine manufactured between 2017-2019. This issue warrants a total engine replacement and the vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership. This can cause total engine failure while driving…
  • 11669775 Presence of coolant in the engine cylinders, Ford has it as a known issue but won't issue a full recall. Causing cylinder misfires. Needs new engine. Ford design flaw!
  • 11664194 At 100k miles the engine needs to be replaced for coolant intrusion. Its a 10,000 dollar repair.
Transmission failure and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN14 complaints2025-04 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 537 total)escape-2019-transmission-failure
  • 11671564 I am reporting a serious transmission failure in my 2019 Ford Escape SEL with only 86,000 miles. The vehicle began exhibiting signs of transmission malfunction, including whining noises and delayed acceleration. Upon inspection, the mechanic found metal shavings in the…
  • 11655594 I purchased my 2019 escape October 2019 brand new from the dealership we paid for the extended warranty of 100,000 miles I'm at 103,541 and now have transmission issues. I called ford and they said the can't do anything. It cases me to not be able to accelerate, and then the…
  • 11684392 Transmission has been replaced 4 times
Rearview camera image lossBACK OVER PREVENTION4 complaints2025-05 → 2025-09 (sample of 200 most-recent of 537 total)escape-2019-rearview-camera
  • 11663356 The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black, almost causing the vehicle to strike a pedestrian. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
  • 11686078 My backup camera stops working sporadically. I saw a report that certain Ford vehicles were recalled but my vehicle is not included.
Electric power steering failureSTEERING3 complaints2025-04 → 2026-01 (sample of 200 most-recent of 537 total)escape-2019-electric-power-steering
  • 11714103 Electric power steering failed and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The power steering unit failed while driving down a curvy highway in Kenai Burrow, Alaska. I took the vehicle to the local Ford dealer and dropped said vehicle off. The service tech stated…
  • 11656174 Electric power steering failing at 35000 miles
Rear passenger seat belt webbing failureSEAT BELTS2 complaints2026-03 → 2026-03 (sample of 200 most-recent of 537 total)escape-2019-rear-seat-belt-webbing
  • 11724483 Rear right passenger seatbelt came apart at the webbing. When my granddaughter tried to buckle her seatbelt it came apart in her hands. This has been confirmed by the dealer, it appears to have been severed but there has been no accidents.
  • 11723859 Right side rear passenger seat belt malfunction as it won't retract and when pulling it around your body there is no resistance as it just hangs loose.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
5862019-03-072026-09-17243ENGINE:308; POWER TRAIN:125; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:92; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:42; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:37

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V15500010/03/2021TIRESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
22V41300010/06/2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
26V01100015/01/2026EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202463legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2019 Ford Escape vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/ford/escape
@misc{wrenchpro_2019_ford_escape_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Ford Escape},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/ford/escape}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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