Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the FORD Escape.
13 model years with recalls (2001–2013)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The FORD Escape has 41 known NHTSA safety recalls across 13 model years (2001–2013), most commonly involving Power Train.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Escape Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the FORD Escape across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The engine block heater in your vehicle is a device that helps warm up your engine in cold weather. On certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC models with a 2.0L engine, this heater can crack and…
The gear position indicator in your vehicle is a small part that helps you know what gear you're in. The bushing that connects it to the transmission might break or come loose over time, causing problems with shifting…
The part that connects your transmission shifter to the transmission is a bushing. Over time, it can wear out and break, allowing you to move your shift lever to Park, but the transmission might not actually be in Park.
The Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) in your 2010-2012 Ford Escape or 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner is a crucial part that helps deliver fuel to your engine. In some cases, this module can crack and cause a leak.
The manual shift lever in your Escape or Mariner is connected to the transmission by a bolt. In some cases, this bolt wasn't tightened correctly when a remanufactured transmission was installed.
The FORD Escape has 41 known NHTSA safety recalls across 13 model years (2001–2013), most commonly involving power train. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which FORD Escape model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each FORD Escape model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the FORD Escape safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the FORD Escape as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
