2021 Ford Escape vs 2023 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 203 | 184 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 26–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,000 mi | 19,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 92 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 38 |
| Engine | 43 | 28 |
| Power Train | 43 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 44 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
2021 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.