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2025 Ford Escape Problems

Compared with other Ford Escape years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022, 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 1.5L 3-cyl FWD · 27 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Ford Escape (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine (5) and other or unknown (5). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 85 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the engine block heater and 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Air bags (1), Brakes (1), Exterior lighting (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I am requesting a serious investigation into potentially life-threatening steering, braking, and stability-control interventions in modern vehicles. I have experienced unexpected steering forces, directional changes, shaking, and behavior consistent with unintended wheel-specific braking across multiple vehicles, including my 2019 Toyota Prius and rental vehicles from several manufacturers. These behaviors occur on ordinary roads with uneven asphalt, pavement seams, manhole covers, and cross-slopes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770269, filed 2026-10

Engine: “I bought this vehicle in mid April 2026 with 9,500 miles. It has the 1.5L Ecoboost engine. I drove the car for 3,000 miles and noticed the coolant was at ‘minimum’ and wondered why a car with so few miles is using coolant. I took the car to my dealer and they confirmed coolant intrusion into the engine due to a bad head gasket. The vehicle is now at the dealer waiting on either a new head gasket or other more intensive repairs due to internal damage. I wanted to flag this because the engine is the 3rd version of this engine but the same issues as previous versions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739774, filed 2026-05

Other or unknown: “2025 Escape Safety Recalls* Instrument panel replacement Recall incomplete Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete 2025 escape - inverted camera image Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING cylinder head replacement recall. As this is a power train and engine part. RECOMMENDED that this recall broadcast for ALL OWNERS AND drivers of this type to STOP DRIVING immediately. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679475, filed 2025-08

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed, and the vehicle drove under reduced power. The contact exited the highway, pulled into a gas station, and waited for the engine to cool down. The contact resumed driving, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer with the check engine warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752454, filed 2026-07, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 25,198 miles.

67%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202619
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Ford Escape. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Escape GAS · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.4% risk
Escape GAS · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.9% risk
Escape HEV · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.4% risk
Escape HEV · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.

Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 Ford Escape version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl8-speed automatic263228$2,400
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233126$2,600
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl8-speed automatic273430$2,250
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT423639$1,700
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT423639$1,700
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT423740 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2025 Ford Escape → · Check a 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. 85 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 85 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Escape

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025265,0009530Too new to compareToo new
20247611,5318530Too new to compareToo new
202310121,1931153013 · FewerToo new
202223635,5001953034 · FewerRising
202135239,0001953048 · TypicalRising
20201,61845,0002353083 · MoreRising
201959764,210352520 · FewerRising
20181,82280,851452448 · TypicalRising
20172,70270,000452576 · MoreRising
20161,17078,000442549 · TypicalRising
20151,13276,665942551 · TypicalStable
20142,08975,0001642578 · MoreStable
20132,75375,00018425100 · MoreFalling
201260457,000132316 · FewerStable
20111,31857,000232371 · MoreStable
20102,07059,9043—2365 · MoreFalling
20091,69390,0001—2325 · FewerFalling
20081,974100,0003—2251 · TypicalFalling
200725471,6002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200646483,0003—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20051,394105,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004499107,6986—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200355890,0007—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021,02785,8308—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200199675,35013—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2000564,5000———Not enough data

All Ford Escape model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Ford Escape is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2025 Ford Escape been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2025 Ford Escape do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Ford Escape 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Escape get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Ford Escape (Escape FWD, 1.5L 3-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 27 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Ford Escape reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 25,198 miles; 100% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.