La NHTSA ha recibido 1.812 quejas de propietarios sobre el Ford Escape 2018, es decir 206,2 por año en circulación: muchas más quejas de lo habitual (índice de quejas 5,11; 1,00 es el promedio de todos los vehículos seguidos). Entre los 76 vehículos del año-modelo 2018 que seguimos, ocupa el puesto 72 de 76 por quejas al año (1 = menos quejas). Frente a otros modelos Ford, su tasa es un 307 % mayor; frente a otros SUV compactos, es un 242 % mayor.
Las cifras se normalizan por tiempo en circulación, no por ventas: un modelo popular genera más reportes que uno raro, y las quejas no se verifican una por una. Cómo contamos
Quejas presentadas entre el 2018-01-11 y el 2026-10-13. Mediana entre el incidente y la presentación: 12 días.
1.812Quejas
206.2Quejas por año en circulación
5.11Índice de quejas vs. todos los vehículos
4Retiros
1.7%Porcentaje con choque o incendio
357Últimos 12 meses
Análisis
El año-modelo siguiente (2019) registró 76,4 al año, menos que este. En sus dos primeros años en circulación, el modelo 2018 acumuló 67 quejas, un 22 % menor que el vehículo promedio del mismo año-modelo.
El área de problemas más común es Motor (79,5 % de las quejas), seguido de Transmisión (8,4 %) y Desconocido u otro (2,3 %). Las quejas de Motor son aquí 3,6 veces más frecuentes que en el conjunto de vehículos seguidos. 30 quejas (1,7 %) describen un choque o incendio; los dueños mencionan 30 lesiones y 0 muertes.
La mitad de los incidentes ocurrió dentro de los 79 meses siguientes al inicio del año-modelo; el periodo más intenso fue después de cinco años (80 % de los incidentes). En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 357 quejas nuevas, frente a 519 en los 12 meses anteriores: una disminución del 31 %.
La NHTSA registra 4 retiros de seguridad para este año-modelo.
Índice de quejas
vs. todos los vehículos5.11
vs. otros modelos Ford4.07
vs. otros modelos 20184.36
vs. otros SUV compactos3.42
Quejas en los primeros 2 años · vs. promedio del mismo año-modelo (67)0.78
On September 4, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, I was driving my 2018 Ford Escape SE (1.5L EcoBoost) and executing a left-hand turn across an intersection.
Motor · 2026-10-03 · ODI 11768713 · Choque
While driving to pick up my daughter my hudband was driving on the interstate and the side airbags deployed for no reason. The front air bags did not deploy.
Airbags y cinturones · 2026-06-05 · ODI 11742241
My daughter was driving our 2018 Ford Escape at highway speed when it suddenly began shaking and shuddering violently, with no advance warning. The check engine light came on for the first time as the shaking began.
Motor · 2026-10-13 · ODI 11770962
At 56000 miles have had dealer replace transmission now dealer wants to replace the fuel pump even though the code reader says po0087 , a sensor this is the 2nd time this vehicle has had to be towed to the dealer.
Transmisión · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770243
My liftgate will not open and there’s no emergency left to get it unlocked and this is a safety hazard
Desconocido u otro · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769225
Extractos de quejas presentadas ante la NHTSA (en inglés), recortados. El número ODI es el identificador del registro en la NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER Número 26V011000 · 2026-01-15
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Riesgo: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Solución: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 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 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Número 22V413000 · 2022-06-10
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Riesgo: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Solución: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Número 18V104000 · 2018-02-12
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Riesgo: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Número 17V803000 · 2017-12-18
Resumen: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Riesgo: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Solución: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.
