2019 Ford Escape exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Ford Escape — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report a design defect affecting serviceability and safety on my 2019 Ford Escape. On this vehicle, replacement of a standard headlight bulb requires removal of the fender assembly in order to access the headlight housing. This design…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“he freeway I notified future ford of concord and I was told I would receive a call back but as I recall I didn’t receive a call back. The car started acting as if nothing was wrong about a week or so later then two days ago December 13,2025 first my head lights went out and a message saying there’s…”
filed Dec 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Escape | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 38 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 Escape | 15 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.