2025 Ford Escape VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2025 Ford Escape has good reliability. There are 10 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Escape. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (5), Power Train (3), Unknown Or Other (3).
Escape reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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Most-reported 2025 Ford Escape issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Electrical System5
- Power Train3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Engine And Engine Cooling2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
- Steering1
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Ford Escape
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Inspect for engine stalling during turns or stops
- Test transmission for unexpected gear shifts
- Check for electrical system warnings or malfunctions
- Verify turn signal audibility with radio on
- Ensure Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure systems function correctly
- Confirm high-voltage battery system warnings are resolved
2025 Escape recalls (10)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Escape. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 26V122000Mar 3, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
- SEAT BELTSNHTSA 25V862000Dec 12, 2025
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.
Consequence: 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 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.
- STRUCTURENHTSA 25V829000Dec 1, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 25V787000Nov 14, 2025
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 of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V343000Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
- ENGINENHTSA 25V372000Jun 3, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
- BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V161000Mar 14, 2025
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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V049000Jan 31, 2025
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.
Consequence: 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 number for this recall is 25C02.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGSNHTSA 24V850000Nov 8, 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 26V091000Feb 17, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, and instructions to limit the maximum charge of the battery were mailed February 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Used-market value
2025 Ford Escape resale snapshot
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2025 Ford Escape on the road
139,396 2025 Ford Escape units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
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Reliability verdict for the 2025 Ford Escape
The 2025 Ford Escape scores a 74 out of 100, aligning with the segment average, indicating moderate reliability. Complaints are relatively low, with 16 reported issues, but they are spread across multiple categories, suggesting no single area of concern. The most frequent issues pertain to the electrical system, followed by the power train and miscellaneous problems.
The model has 10 recalls, which is elevated for its class and suggests potential areas for improvement in manufacturing consistency or component quality. Being in the sixth year of its generation, the Escape should benefit from prior refinements, but the data indicates room for improvement in reliability.
Overall, the 2025 Ford Escape presents a moderate reliability risk, with a balanced profile of issues and recalls that prospective buyers should consider.
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2025 Ford Escape — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford Escape reliable?
The 2025 Ford Escape scores a 74 out of 100, aligning with the segment average, indicating moderate reliability. Complaints are relatively low, with 16 reported issues, but they are spread across multiple categories, suggesting no single area of concern. The most frequent issues pertain to the electrical system, followed by the power train and miscellaneous problems.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Escape have?
10 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Ford Escape. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Escape problems?
The most-reported 2025 Ford Escape problem areas are: Electrical System (5), Power Train (3), Unknown Or Other (3).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Ford Escape?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Ford Escape, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.