Buying a used 2021 Ford Escape? Check these 19 recalls first
19 NHTSA recalls · 341 owner complaints on file
The 2021 Ford Escape has 19 recalls in this group, with fire-related issues involving oil leaks, fuel injectors, the battery and block heater standing out. Other campaigns cover stalling, power loss, unexpected neutral shifts, brakes, cameras and wipers; labeling and hinge-cover issues round out the record. NHTSA lists 341 unverified owner complaints, including 92 for structure, 49 for service brakes and 44 for the fuel system. Recall completion records and documented structural or braking repairs deserve attention.
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.
Verify VIN-specific completion of fire-risk and fuel-injector recall repairs, including the redo.
Ask about structural damage, body repairs and recurring brake problems.
Check camera images, wiper operation and records of stalling or unexpected neutral shifts.
Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
341 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 9 a fire and 5 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?
Structure
92
Yes
Brakes
49
Yes
Fuel System
44
Yes
Engine
43
Yes
Power Train
42
Yes
Electrical System
33
Yes
When the complaints were filed
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342022
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942026
Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.