2025 Ford Escape: recalls and problems
1 recall and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The audible sound to let the driver know the blinker is on is too low of a volume to hear. this has created situations where the blinkers are activated, but the driver doesn't know. this could lead to accidents in lane changing, intersections and confusion for pedestrians.
Several spots on the body are misaligned which could indicate underlying assembly issues down to the frame which could impact crumple zones and safety.
Multiple computer related problems, including sensing objects that do not exist while using automated cruise control. automatic braking engagement when car senses objects that do not exist both in the front and rear while driving. rear sensor occupancy alert randomly triggered when it has been turned off, and when there is nobody in the back seat. gps unable to locate signal even in wide open spaces, randomly dro
The contact owns a 2025 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control independently activated. the brake pedal was depressed. in addition, the contact turned off the vehicle. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started. the vehicle was reset. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a lithium battery failure, and an u
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ESCAPE GAS, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.