Recall homework
There are 2 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2026 Ford Escape
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
2 Total recalls
May 12, 2026 Latest recall date
2 Complaint reports
$2,075 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
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Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system, visibility/wiper. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
21 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
Ownership-cost check
The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2026 Ford Escape?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system, visibility/wiper?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 5 tested variants of the 2026 Ford Escape.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD ESCAPE GAS SUV N/A FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2026 FORD ESCAPE GAS SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2026 FORD ESCAPE HEV SUV HEV AWD | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2026 FORD ESCAPE HEV SUV HEV FWD | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2026 FORD ESCAPE PHEV SUV PHEV FWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Escape have?
Verify with official VIN lookup2 official recalls on record for the 2026 Ford Escape. 2 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: May 12, 2026
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V301000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." | A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. | The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed May 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863. | May 2026 | |
| 25V862000 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened. | An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. | Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025. | Dec 2025 | 2026-1 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2026 Ford Escape?
Official records show 21 manufacturer communications on record for the 2026 Ford Escape.
0 warranty 0 service campaigns 4 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Wastegate Control Actuator Linkage service procedure been added. In addition, the wastegate actuator rod (9E408), associated retention springs (9342) and retaining clips (00817) have been released as lower-level components to complete the repair without replacing the entire turbocharger wastegate actuator assembly. | 11032924 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | POWER TRAIN | Some 2023-2026 Escape vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0767, P0766 and/or P2703 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and harsh/no reverse engagement. This may be due to the selectable one-way clutch (SOWC). To correct the condition, remove the transmission. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) > Section 307-01. Disassemble the transmission only far enough to access the SOWC. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul and perform Steps 34-66. Remove the SOWC assembly, disassemble the A-clutch and discard the SOWC. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul and perform Steps 164-170. Assemble the new SOWC with the A-clutch components. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul and perform Steps 173-179. The A-clutch seals can be reused unless damaged. Install the new SOWC and reverse the procedure to reassemble the transmission. Overhaul the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul > Main Control Valve Body. Replace the torque converter seal. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 | 11032758 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) in 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Maverick hybrid vehicles has a power gauge section on the left side of the display. This power gauge section has a white or gray engine icon that is specifically used to indicate when the vehicle is operating in a specific hybrid mode. The white or gray engine icons are a normal function of the vehicles hybrid display and do not indicate that there is a malfunction and no service actions are necessary to address it. The Owners Manual and Workshop Manual, Section 413-01 > Description and Operation are expected to be updated by the end of Q2 2026. | 11032689 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | POWER TRAIN | Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Sometimes, this may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to the torque converter. If Pinpoint Test K: Torque Converter Clutch Operation in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing > Diagnosis by Symptom directs to replace the torque converter, remove and replace the torque converter and torque converter seal. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Torque Converter Seal. Remove the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Main Control Valve Body. Overhaul and thoroughly clean the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul > Main Control Valve Body. Reverse the removal procedure to reassemble the transmission. Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Installation. | 11032566 |
| Apr 2026 | Over The Air | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Minor infotainment system software update | 11031930 |
| Apr 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Some 2025-2026 Escape/Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays up to the 8th mark below full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected by the end of Q3 2026. Replacement/reprogramming of the IPC will not resolve this condition. Monitor PTS for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available. If this condition is encountered, enter a vehicle identification number (VIN) and click the "Submit Global Concern Report (GCR)" link at the upper right of the PTS "Vehicle ID" screen. Fill out the GCR form, referencing this article number in the report. | 11031304 |
| Apr 2026 | Over The Air | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | `Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity | 11031372 |
| Mar 2026 | Over The Air | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage" | 11030681 |
| Mar 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate. | 11029921 |
| Mar 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System > 2.5L Duratec hybrid > Removal and Installation > Exhaust Heat Exchanger has been revised to eliminate the need to remove the muffler assembly. The procedure steps and labor times have been updated to reflect this adjustment. | 11029931 |
What are the most common 2026 Ford Escape complaints?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
2 total complaints on record
How much does the 2026 Ford Escape cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $2,075 $173/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 26.0 MPG
Energy used 461 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal
Assumptions: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
342 g/mi CO2Fuel score 5/10