Ford

Escape

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Escape 4WD, Escape 4WD FFV, Escape AWD and 9 more as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1160; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 7.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 2740, about 2.8x this model's typical 967; recalls: 18, about 2.6x this model's typical 7.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Ford Escape
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	7Gas, Hybrid	23	no data	$2,700	5	2,125	5	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%, POWER TRAIN 16%, ENGINE 16%
complaints: 2125, about 1.6x this model's typical 1354 recalls: 5, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	7Gas, Hybrid	23	no data	$2,700	3	1,312	5	STEERING 22%, POWER TRAIN 14%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 1312, below this model's typical 1354 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 38 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	7Gas, Hybrid	23	206	$2,700	2	598	3	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%, STEERING 17%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 598, below this model's typical 1354 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 26 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	5Gas	25	170	$2,500	18	2,740	4	ENGINE 35%, POWER TRAIN 11%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 2740, about 2.8x this model's typical 967 recalls: 18, about 2.6x this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 55 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	5Gas	25	170	$2,500	16	2,060	2	ENGINE 27%, POWER TRAIN 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 2060, about 2.1x this model's typical 967 recalls: 16, about 2.3x this model's typical 7 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 41 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	25	170	$2,500	9	1,006	2	POWER TRAIN 22%, ENGINE 19%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 1006, above this model's typical 967 recalls: 9, above this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 32 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	25	169	$2,500	4	997	0	POWER TRAIN 26%, ENGINE 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 997, above this model's typical 967 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 19 Score: 63 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	6Gas	24	180	$2,600	3	2,575	0	ENGINE 47%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 2575, about 2.2x this model's typical 1160 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 56 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	6Gas	24	180	$2,600	4	1,676	0	ENGINE 51%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 1676, above this model's typical 1160 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 30 Score: 51 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	6Gas	24	180	$2,600	3	539	0	ENGINE 41%, POWER TRAIN 17%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%
complaints: 539, below this model's typical 1160 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	6Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	35	175	$1,825	23	1,442	3 (1 open)	STRUCTURE 32%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 1442, above this model's typical 1160 recalls: 23, about 3.3x this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	35	175	$1,825	19	306	3 (1 open)	STRUCTURE 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 306, below this model's typical 1160 recalls: 19, about 2.7x this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 38 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	6Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	35	175	$1,825	19	210	3	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 210, below this model's typical 1160 recalls: 19, about 2.7x this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	6Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	34.5	180	$1,850	11	89	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, ENGINE 20%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 89, below this model's typical 1160 recalls: 11, about 1.6x this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	5Gas, Hybrid	30	180	$2,100	8	73	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15%, LANE DEPARTURE 14%
complaints: 73, below this model's typical 967 recalls: 8, above this model's typical 7 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	6Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	34.5	180	$1,850	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1160 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 7 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 23 to 2025: 34.5

Owner complaints2010: 2,125 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Ford Escape to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.