NHTSA에 접수된 2018년식 Ford Escape 차주 불만은 1,812건으로, 차령 1년당 206.2건이며, 불만이 일반 수준보다 훨씬 많음(불만 지수 5.11, 1.00은 추적 중인 전체 차종의 평균)입니다. 추적 중인 2018년식 76개 차종 가운데 연간 불만이 적은 순으로 72위입니다. Ford의 다른 차종과 비교하면 불만률이 307% 높음, 다른 준중형 SUV과 비교하면 242% 높음입니다.
수치는 도로 위 기간으로만 정규화했으며 판매량으로 나누지 않았습니다. 많이 팔린 모델일수록 신고가 많고, 개별 불만은 검증되지 않았습니다. 집계 방법
불만 접수일은 2018-01-11부터 2026-10-13까지입니다. 사고 발생부터 접수까지 중앙값: 12일.
1,812불만
206.2차령 1년당 불만 수
5.11불만 지수 추적 중인 전체 차종 대비
4리콜
1.7%충돌·화재 포함 비율
357최근 12개월
분석
다음 연식(2019)은 연간 76.4건으로 이 연식보다 적습니다. 2018년식은 출시 후 2년 동안 불만 67건을 기록해 같은 연식 평균 차량보다 22% 낮음 수준이었습니다.
가장 흔한 문제 영역은 엔진(불만의 79.5%)이며, 그다음은 변속기／파워트레인(8.4%), 미상·기타(2.3%)입니다. 엔진 불만은 추적 중인 전체 차종 대비 3.6배 비율로 나타납니다. 30건(1.7%)은 충돌 또는 화재를 동반했으며 부상 30건, 사망 0건이 보고되었습니다.
보고된 사고의 절반은 연식 시작 후 79개월 이내에 발생했고, 가장 집중된 시기는 5년 이후(80%)입니다. 최근 12개월 신규 불만은 357건, 그 이전 12개월은 519건으로 31% 감소했습니다.
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.
엔진 · 2026-10-03 · ODI 11768713 · 충돌
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.
에어백·안전벨트 · 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.
엔진 · 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.
변속기／파워트레인 · 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
미상·기타 · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769225
NHTSA에 제출된 불만 원문(영어) 발췌. 길이 때문에 줄였습니다. ODI 번호는 NHTSA 기록 번호입니다.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 번호 26V011000 · 2026-01-15
요약: 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.
위험: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
조치: 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) 번호 22V413000 · 2022-06-10
요약: 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.
위험: 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.
조치: 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 번호 18V104000 · 2018-02-12
요약: 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.
위험: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
조치: 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.
요약: 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.
위험: 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.
조치: 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.
