2018 Ford Escape structure problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased a 2018 Ford escape in Oct 2024. By January 2025 the white paint around the windshield is chipping and cracking and peeling. The Ford dealership said that this was happening to all WHITE escapes and other Ford models in the white color. I was told that they are aware of the problem with…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while entering and existing the driver’s door, the hinges made a loud popping sound like the door would detach. The contact stated that the hinge on the door need to be reinforced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
filed Jul 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape | 20 | 9% |
| 2021 Escape | 90 | 27% |
| 2020 Escape | 670 | 43% |
| 2019 Escape | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 Escape | 62 | 2% |
| 2016 Escape | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 Escape | 36 | 3% |
| 2014 Escape | 84 | 4% |
| 2013 Escape | 86 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.