64 of the 5,254 complaints about the Ford Escape (1.2%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.2× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
64Complaints · Driver-assist systems
1.2%Share of complaints
0.21×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
9.4%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
12 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 16 in the 12 months before — down 25%.
6 of these reports (9.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V440000 (2024-06-14, model years 2023 and 2024).
The edges of the tail light covers are sharp and when I accidentally brush my arms on them while the tailgate is up exposing the edges, I cut my arms badly. I could not upload pictures of the tailgate cover edges or the cuts on my arm which I have.
Driver-assist systems · 2023-12-26 · ODI 11561809
I just pulled in my driveway of my home open car door saw smoke and I looked under engine I saw flames that's when I close garage door and call 911 by the time they get there my car engine was burned out.
Driver-assist systems · 2023-12-01 · ODI 11557973 · Fire
While Driving Vehicle with Lane Keeping Assistance Activated the vehicle will not stay in the lane. It keeps pulling to either left or right past the white or yellow lines. I took vehicle to dealership they checked system and found no problem.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-10-13 · ODI 11770727
I am writing to file a formal safety complaint regarding a systemic, life-threatening defect in the tuning of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software in modern vehicles, specifically experienced in the 2024…
Driver-assist systems · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769493
Multiple computer related problems, including sensing objects that do not exist while using automated cruise control. Automatic braking engagement when car senses objects that do not exist both in the front and rear while driving.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761617
I consistently get an AWD failure warning and then it turns off multiple different safety features of the car, traction control, hill assist, AWD, collision detection etc. I have seen a lot of people complain about the same thing.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761180
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Campaign 24V440000 · 2024-06-14 · Model years: 2023, 2024
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
