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FORD Escape Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

27
Total Recalls
1.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.7)
14
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
13
2002
1
2003
0
2004
0
2005
2
2006
1
2007
0
2008
1
2009
0
2010
2
2011
0
2012
0
2013
7

Most Common Components

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
POWER TRAIN
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
STRUCTURE
2
STEERING
2
WHEELS
1
VISIBILITY
1
SEATS
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — The engine cooling system in your vehicle is responsible for keeping your engine from overheating. In certain 2013 Escape and Fusion models with 1.6L engines, there's a risk of coo…

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES — Your vehicle's brake system relies on precise pedal placement. In some 2013 Escape models, carpet padding can shift and push the center console trim panel out, altering the positio…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The fuel hoses in your 2013 Escape are the tubes that carry gasoline from the engine to the tank. Unfortunately, some of these hoses might have been installed incorrectly after a p…

Critical

ENGINE — Your Escape's engine has a cylinder head that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some 2013 models with the 1.6L engine, this part can overheat and crack, allowing oil to l…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The fuel line in your 2013 Escape is a hose that carries gasoline from your engine to the fuel tank. It's possible that this hose can split and leak fuel.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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