2021 Ford Escape structure problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford Escape — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sunroof cover has come off its tracks and has lost tension. It requires a full sunroof cover replacement. Upon searching this issue online, I found it was a common issue in Escapes around 2020-2022.”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“On XXX I was driving my 2021 Ford Escape for 10 minutes before I stopped at Sheetz gas station on [XXX]. I ran into the building to withdraw cash from the ATM leaving my fiance and dog in the car while it sat idle. Upon exiting the building about 30 seconds to a minute later, I witnessed smoke…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicleCampaign 25V829000 · Dec 1, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 22V484000 · Jul 7, 2022
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% |
| 2020 Escape | 670 | 43% |
| 2019 Escape | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 19 | 1% |
| 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 2021 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.