2018 Ford Escape problems by component
1,791 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 1,145 | 64% | 78,667 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 342 | 19% | 89,300 mi |
| Power Train → | 269 | 15% | 80,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 53 | 3% | 26,175 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 42 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 32 | 2% | 28,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 24 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 22 | 1% | 29,682 mi |
| Wheels → | 22 | 1% | — |
| Structure → | 20 | 1% | 22,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 12 | 1% | 112,324 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Suspension → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.