2023 Ford Escape: recalls and problems
13 recalls and 133 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
While driving, multiple unrelated warning lights and warning messages appeared on the dashboard. odometer changed to display dashes instead of mileage. speedometer got stuck displaying an incorrect value (such as '0' when the vehicle was in motion, or '59' when the vehicle was as a complete stop). warning messages displayed while vehicle was in motion included "park brake fault service now", "pre-collision assist not
The liftgate hinge cover flew off of my car on the highway and hit the car behind me. other escape years have been recalled, but the 2023 year was skipped.
About a month ago, my vehicles dash lit up and the car told me to shut it off. i had it towed to the dealership who then completed module updates and said i was all set. 20 minutes after picking it up, all of the lights came back on the dash and i brought it back. they again completed some kind of update with little to no information on what they did or the steps they took. once again, i picked up my vehicle and imme
Ford issued notice 25sc4 then issued another one, 26n15 about the risk of fire with the high voltage battery in my car. these notices state a potential for a short circuit in the battery which they say could result in "increasing the risk of a crash" , "increasing the risk of injury", and it "can progress to a vehicle fire". these are all unacceptable risks to me and my family. their software "remedy" is to reduce th
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Escape SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 Ford Escape SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ESCAPE, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.