2021 Ford Escape structure problems
92 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 contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was serviced under Customer Satisfaction Program 23B-56; however, the replacement welding caused the front driver's side door to fail. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“When I lock my car, whether from my phone, keys, or lock button inside car, the car will lock except the passenger side door which remains unlocked. So when the car is supposed to be locked and secured, anyone who wants can gain access in my car whenever they want. The car alarm will go off. But…”
filed Aug 26, 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 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape | 20 | 9% |
| 2020 Escape | 670 | 42% |
| 2019 Escape | 12 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 20 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 62 | 2% |
| 2016 Escape | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 Escape | 36 | 3% |
| 2014 Escape | 84 | 4% |
| 2013 Escape | 87 | 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.