Ford Escape Complaints (2025)

31 consumer complaints on file.

#11722376March 5, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The engine continues to have a burning smell or rotten egg smell at high speeds, the car continues to hesitate when taking off from a red light like it is going to shut off and then jumps forward, and the engine continues to lag as does the battery or power when turning on the vehicle most mornings. I have brought the car in several times to the dealership and due to there being no codes showing, they will not diagnose it further and as soon as I get the vehicle back, the same issues and problems happen over and over again. I have had 4 service appointments now with no resolutions. I feel as though this car is a lemon and worry that it will continue to become more unsafe from ongoing engine, powertrain, and mechanical issues that cannot be fixed or diagnosed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721811March 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721433March 2, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Turn signal volume is too low to hear.. Dealer say's that's how it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718857February 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electrical/Motor~ Yes, Myself, [XXX] daughter and others safety is at risk from stalling in a busy intersection. yes, its happened multiple times. The dealerships says its not throwing a code and have nothing to go off of. No, the manufacturer hasnt checked it. the RPM went up and down. No other lights on the dash. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698285November 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Turn Signal is barely audible when turning. If the radio is on, or at higher speeds on the highway, it is impossible to hear the turn signal. Sometimes, you may miss hit the turn signal when changing lanes, and may not actual signal, when you meant to.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696768October 31, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver's door locks when keys are left inside the vehicle. Other door locks are not affected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693058October 13, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Audible sound from turn signal too low.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684816September 3, 2025
ENGINE
Car experienced intermittent check-engine light accompanied by "lugging" and inability to accelerate quickly, especially when driving uphill. I felt this was safety related because highway driving in heavy traffic often calls for the ability to accelerate suddenly to merge or to avoid other cars. Dealer finally diagnosed the problem as caused by all four ignition coils being defective.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683908August 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the brakes engaged independently. The contact stated that while attempting to start to vehicle, the radio displayed a blank screen. A dealer was contacted. A warning light was illuminated; however, the contact was unable to state which warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and remained for nine days, and was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679475August 8, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. While it can cause engine failure in high MPH instances and is a safety hazard for national highways and road ways. Please BROADCAST.....
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669703June 27, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to switch lanes at highway speeds, the Lane Departure Assist erroneously engaged and pulled the vehicle back into the initial lane, preventing the contact from switching lanes. The contact was uncertain whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the computer system was reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred soon after. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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