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Buying a used 2019 Ford Escape? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply: a critical block heater short that can cause fire, a tire failure recall shared with the F-150 and Super Duty, and a rollaway risk from Park. None include stop-driving or park-outside instructions. NHTSA holds 583 unverified owner complaints — far fewer than the 2018 model but still substantial — with engine dominating at 307, followed by power train (124) and engine and engine cooling (91). Those reports allege 24 crashes, 3 fires and 28 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for a mechanic's engine and cooling system inspection, the largest complaint area by far
- Check the tires' date codes and brand against the tire recall, and confirm any replacement
- Verify the block heater and rollaway-from-Park recalls were performed, with dealer records
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Ford Escape
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus and Escape block heaters can short, causing fire | Equipment | critical |
| Ford F-150, Super Duty and Escape Tires May Fail | Tires | high |
| Ford Escape, Edge and Transit Connect may roll from Park | Power Train | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
583 complaints filed for this model year, including 24 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 28 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 398 | Yes |
| Power Train | 124 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 37 | None found |
| Steering | 16 | None found |
| Fuel System | 15 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | None found |