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Buying a used 2023 Ford Escape? Check these 11 recalls first
Seven critical recalls still center on fuel injector and oil leaks, hybrid engine fire and hybrid battery short-circuit risk, but the list broadens into electronics: a misaimed radar that can make cruise control brake unexpectedly, an instrument display that can go dark, and rearview cameras that freeze or blank. Complaints fall to 95 unverified reports, led by electrical system (38) and engine (28), with three alleged fires.
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.
- Test adaptive cruise control on a test drive and ask whether it has ever braked for no reason.
- Check that the instrument cluster lights fully on startup and the backup camera image appears every time.
- Verify the fuel injector, oil leak and block heater recalls are closed for this VIN.
- 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 2023 Ford Escape
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape and Bronco Sport fuel injector may leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Ford Escape, Maverick and Corsair hybrid engines can catch fire | Engine | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln fuel injectors may leak gasoline | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair hybrid battery short circuit | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln engine block heaters can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford Escape and Maverick hybrids: bad repair leaves fire risk | Engine | critical |
| Ford Escape and Bronco Sport oil leak and fire risk | Engine | critical |
| Ford Escape radar misaimed, cruise control brakes unexpectedly | Forward Collision Avoidance | high |
| Ford Escape and Super Duty instrument display may go dark | Electrical System | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera image may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln vehicles missing dashboard airbag warning label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
95 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | Yes |
| Engine | 28 | Yes |
| Power Train | 20 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 7 | Yes |