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2021 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 352 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Ford Escape, 0% of the 352 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Felt sudden, hard bang under left foot while driving approx. 40 MPH. Car then lost control. Driver steered to right to get off road, hitting a curb in the process. Found broken left front axle when finally able to stop the car. There were NO obstacles or potholes to cause this accident (photos).”

NHTSA complaint #11452046, filed 2022-02

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202210%
202110%
2020201%
2019102%
2018221%
2017763%
2016323%
2015252%
2014462%
2013331%
201220%
2011101%
201070%
2009111%
2008141%
200762%
2006153%
2005987%
2004347%
2003122%
2002101%
200171%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape

Body and structure
92 complaints
Fuel system
75 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Brakes
50 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology