Before buying a used 2026 Ford Escape, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape AWD — Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Escape AWD — Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Escape AWD HEV — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) |
| Escape FWD — Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Escape FWD PHEV — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.