2023 Ford Escape reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Ford Escape — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 146
- 146 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 35 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2023 Ford Escape
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35
- ENGINE 28
- POWER TRAIN 18
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7
11 recalls on record for the 2023 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 25V343000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 24V954000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the r
- NHTSA 25V345000 · 2025 · ENGINE An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 25V372000 · 2025 · ENGINE An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence
- NHTSA 25V315000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a cras
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Ford Escape units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Ford Escape reliable?
NHTSA has 146 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Ford Escape and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (35 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Ford Escape units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (35), engine (28), power train (18), unknown or other (9). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Ford Escape?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.