2019 Ford Escape Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 599 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ford Escape, 2% of the 599 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ford dealer checked my brakes after 11000 miles and was told my rear breaks were bad and it was normal wear and tear after 10000 miles then I was told that's common with the escapes the breaks don't last! I feel the braces should be covered under warrenty”
NHTSA complaint #11217753, filed 2019-06, 11,000 miles“Driving 70+MPH on freeway and the acc went out with an alert. Continued driving and the lanekeep assist had an error and ceased working, followed by an error for collision avoidance. Shortly after the speedometer and odometer went to 0 and several other errors for ABS, ESC, and others went off. This felt like the scene from apollo 13 where everything was going wrong at once. I noticed the power steering was not working and it was much more difficult to turn the wheel as I pulled into the Ford dealer. There was steam/smoke coming from my front grill.”
NHTSA complaint #11319033, filed 2020-03, 14,100 miles“I took my 2019 Ford Escape into a Ford garage to get a oil change and was told my rear brakes are really bad and should be serviced asap. They could not understand how the brakes could be so worn out since there is only 14500 miles on it. They stated that there is nothing mechanical that caused this and there isn't anything they can do about it. They also stated it must be my driving 😡 riding the brakes or double breaking! I am 62 years old, I think I know how to drive! I also took the vehicle to my mechanic and confirmed the brakes are bad and is also puzzled how this occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403563, filed 2021-03, 14,500 miles“My mother was attempting to park her 2019 Ford Escape. Upon applying the brake the vehicle surged / jolted / accelerated forward and she went over the parking curb and hit a building. Thankfully she is ok, however, she does not want to drive this vehicle anymore due to how the vehicle malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #11267982, filed 2019-10, 800 miles“Car was parked in residential parking lot overnight. This morning I noticed my vehicle had rolled forward and hit a pole and the curb, cause front left damage to the fender, wheel and wheel hub assembly, and the brakes. Call is currently under recall due to a problem with the transmission slipping out of gear”
NHTSA complaint #11549404, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10201034Aug 25, 2021Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 34 | 14% |
| 2021 | 50 | 14% |
| 2020 | 45 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 50 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 | 26 | 2% |
| 2014 | 38 | 2% |
| 2013 | 72 | 3% |
| 2012 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011 | 26 | 2% |
| 2010 | 50 | 2% |
| 2009 | 108 | 6% |
| 2008 | 140 | 7% |
| 2007 | 48 | 19% |
| 2006 | 68 | 15% |
| 2005 | 66 | 5% |
| 2004 | 32 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 10% |
| 2002 | 195 | 19% |
| 2001 | 163 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Escape
319 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
128 complaintsEngine cooling
94 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology