2025 Ford Escape
The Verdict
The 2025 Ford Escape has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 4
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss...
Risk
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numb...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to ...
Risk
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-733...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such,...
Risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's nu...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Risk
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer s...
Reported Dec 12, 2025
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 286 | 132 | 147 | 358 | 115 |
| 2002 | 293 | 169 | 151 | 364 | 97 |
| 2003 | 302 | 57 | 91 | 89 | 59 |
| 2004 | 327 | 27 | 63 | 61 | 20 |
| 2005 | 938 | 132 | 113 | 306 | 95 |
| 2006 | 251 | 162 | 61 | 164 | 81 |
| 2007 | 119 | 96 | 40 | 94 | 44 |
| 2008 | 1372 | 283 | 153 | 293 | 313 |
| 2009 | 900 | 99 | 94 | 426 | 171 |
| 2010 | 776 | 48 | 111 | 899 | 292 |
| 2011 | 559 | 21 | 77 | 489 | 166 |
| 2012 | 263 | 20 | 47 | 220 | 47 |
| 2013 | 667 | 47 | 194 | 1560 | 269 |
| 2014 | 526 | 27 | 152 | 956 | 396 |
| 2015 | 357 | 19 | 115 | 300 | 235 |
| 2016 | 355 | 16 | 86 | 273 | 283 |
| 2017 | 288 | 32 | 113 | 1949 | 232 |
| 2018 | 136 | 16 | 48 | 1372 | 143 |
| 2019 | 62 | 8 | 33 | 370 | 83 |
| 2020 | 895 | 31 | 105 | 243 | 186 |
| 2021 | 138 | 43 | 20 | 91 | 29 |
| 2022 | 56 | 31 | 18 | 94 | 16 |
| 2023 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 33 | 14 |
| 2024 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 17 | 2 |
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