914 of the 5,254 complaints about the Ford Escape (17.4%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
914Complaints · Body & structure
17.4%Share of complaints
1.91×vs. all vehicles
73Last 12 months
0.3%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
73 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 81 in the 12 months before — down 10%.
3 of these reports (0.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 16 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V117000 (2026-03-03, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).
While pulling into a residential parking space at low speed, the vehicle (2023 Ford Escape) suddenly accelerated unexpectedly without additional throttle input.
Body & structure · 2026-05-01 · ODI 11735200 · Crash
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, there was an unusual noise detected before the failure. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking lot, there was an extremely loud boom.
Body & structure · 2025-11-17 · ODI 11699748
**Subject: Unavailable Safety Recall Remedy – Ford Recall 26S14 / NHTSA 26V-117** I am submitting this concern regarding an outstanding safety recall affecting the front windshield wiper motor on my 2020 Ford Escape SE.
Body & structure · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770204
Our 2020 Ford escape cowling is separated from the windshield. I took it to a body shop to see if they could fix it. The strip groove that connects the cowling to the windshield has separated from the glass. The only way to fix it is replace the windshield.
Body & structure · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768595
Issue Date: 2026-03-05 Campaign: 26C11/26V123 On my vehicle, it may be possible to have the SYNC screen image on the center display flipped or inverted immediately after an ignition cycle.
Body & structure · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768548
The front windshield wiper motor in my vehicle may become non-functional or operate sporadically, according to the recall notification dated March 3, 2026. Presently, necessary replacement components are not in stock.
Body & structure · 2026-09-25 · ODI 11766884
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Campaign 25V829000 · 2025-12-01 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. 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.
