2023 Ford Escape Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,280miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Ford Escape, 11% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,280 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“After reviewing my owner’s manual on my newly purchased vehicle, I was shocked at how quickly and unexpectedly I was propelled from 75mph to 105mph because of a new-to-me feature on this model. I was surprised and moreover shocked that a system like this is mass-produced and sold worldwide. Seems like the manufacturer should provide proper training materials and not just the dealer telling me to Youtube it. I fear for my life every time I get behind the wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11559613, filed 2023-12“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with the Adaptive Cruise Control Mode engaged, the vehicle failed to respond as needed after another vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and decelerated, and then revved up and accelerated unintendedly until the vehicle was within proximity of the other vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669387, filed 2025-06, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's door window would not completely roll up and close. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the front driver's side door window motor, and the vehicle was repaired but failure reoccurred. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the message Front Collision Camera Inoperable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but failure code could not be retrieved, and the cause of the failure was not yet determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639692, filed 2025-01, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Adaptive Cruise Control altered the speed after detecting the number on the Minnesota county road sign ending in the number 5. The Adaptive Cruise Control was changed without warning. The vehicle gradually accelerated after the failure. While driving at slow speeds, the speeds spontaneously increased from 30 MPH to 50 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657822, filed 2025-04, 19,280 miles“Recall Action Soon Issue Since 03-14-2025 Drivers side seat buckle replacement For More Information Telematics Generated Issue Recall Action Soon Issue Since 11-08-2024 Inspect front door check-arm reinforcement spot welds For More Information”
NHTSA complaint #11674799, filed 2025-07Related recalls
- 24V440000Jun 14, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar…Covers: Ford Escape 2023–2024
Related service bulletins
- 11023560Sep 24, 2025A small percentage of 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) along…
- 11020151Jun 9, 2025Quality improvements include: -Addresses pop ups in the cluster and no Advanced Driver Assistance System functionality caused the Image Processing Module A being offline
- 11018295May 12, 2025Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 | 19 | 25% |
| 2023 | 11 | 11% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 69 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Escape
41 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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