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SuspensionPart report

2019 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 599 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Ford Escape, 1% of the 599 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.

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.

“On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a split wheel/rim on the right front side of my vehicle. It also damaged the wheel/rim on the right hand back side, as well as breaking the shock absorber on the right back side.”

NHTSA complaint #11719083, filed 2026-02

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. While the contact’s daughter was driving 65 MPH, the driver's side rear control arm fractured and detached. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle drove over a mild bump on the road, causing the entire driver's side rear wheel to detach from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that his 1-year-old grandchild was an occupant of the vehicle and was seated in the rear seat when the failure occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701741, filed 2025-11, 54,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202252%
202172%
202091%
201931%
2018111%
201780%
201671%
2015131%
2014181%
2013271%
2012122%
2011322%
2010342%
2009191%
2008312%
2007197%
20066514%
200545933%
200415431%
20039016%
2002808%
2001424%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Escape

Engine
319 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
128 complaints
Engine cooling
94 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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