2000 Ford Escape Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Ford Escape (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Escape. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and latches, locks and linkages (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “The contact owns a 2000 Ford Escape. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling 30 MPH. The contact then struck the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact injured her neck and her front and rear bumpers were damaged. She was unsure if anyone else was injured. A police report was filed and the contact has photos. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. After the crash, the contact noticed that the spare tire was the incorrect size for the vehicle. The contact's speed was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226930, filed 2008-05, 33,000 milesElectrical system: “When fan for climate control is engaged, the car will shut off at whatever speed vehicle is currently at with loss of steering and brakes. Ford dealership says this is a common problem. Fix cost just under $800.00 !”
NHTSA complaint #10786543, filed 2015-10, 55,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2000 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear door does not open once it is closed. The latch does not work at all. The contact has made several attempts and feels that it is a safety hazard in the event of a fire or emergency. Ford wants nothing to do with the issue. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 64,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10241380, filed 2008-09, 64,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 76,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Escape in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
Other model years of the Ford Escape
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 5,000 | 9 | 5 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 76 | 11,531 | 8 | 5 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 101 | 21,193 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 13 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 236 | 35,500 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 352 | 39,000 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 1,618 | 45,000 | 23 | 5 | 30 | 83 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 597 | 64,210 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 20 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 1,822 | 80,851 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 2,702 | 70,000 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 76 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 1,170 | 78,000 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 1,132 | 76,665 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 51 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 2,089 | 75,000 | 16 | 4 | 25 | 78 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 2,753 | 75,000 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 604 | 57,000 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 16 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 1,318 | 57,000 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 71 · More | Stable |
| 2010 | 2,070 | 59,904 | 3 | — | 23 | 65 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 1,693 | 90,000 | 1 | — | 23 | 25 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 1,974 | 100,000 | 3 | — | 22 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 254 | 71,600 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 464 | 83,000 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,394 | 105,000 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 499 | 107,698 | 6 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 558 | 90,000 | 7 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,027 | 85,830 | 8 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 996 | 75,350 | 13 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 5 | 64,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Ford Escape as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Ford Escape is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2000 Ford Escape been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Ford Escape reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 76,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.