2023 Ford Escape engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Ford Escape — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[Recurring No-Start Issue with Multiple Warning Alerts – Safety Concern] I am reporting a recurring vehicle issue involving failure to start, which I believe may pose a safety risk. The issue has occurred five times: August 11, 2023 April 12, 2025 June 13, 2025 December 12, 2025 April 1, 2026…”
filed May 20, 2026
“1.engine failed and my infotainment system turned off 2.i feel like I was scared because I didnt know if I was going to come back on 3. No 4. No”
filed May 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to…Campaign 25V372000 · Jun 3, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 25V345000 · May 23, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 23V380000 · May 26, 2023
Related service bulletins
Certain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Equipped with an Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
25B33 · Other · issued Jun 1, 2026
Engine problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 5 | 24% |
| 2024 Escape | 13 | 17% |
| 2022 Escape | 32 | 14% |
| 2021 Escape | 40 | 12% |
| 2020 Escape | 112 | 7% |
| 2019 Escape | 299 | 52% |
| 2018 Escape | 1,116 | 64% |
| 2017 Escape | 1,543 | 58% |
| 2016 Escape | 195 | 18% |
| 2015 Escape | 236 | 22% |
| 2014 Escape | 719 | 35% |
| 2013 Escape | 1,263 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.