Complaint records

2018 Ford Escape Complaints

1663 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2018 Ford Escape, grouped by component category.

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1663 Total complaints
25 Crash reports
5 Fire reports
22 Injury reports
Quick answer: The 2018 Ford Escape has 1663 consumer-submitted complaints in our database. The most common complaint categories are engine, engine and engine cooling, power train. Enriched records show 25 crash reports, 5 fire reports, and 22 injury reports.
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.

Buyer interpretation

How to use these complaints before buying

Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.

Complaint volume

1663 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.

Pattern to inspect

The most common categories are engine, engine and engine cooling, power train. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.

Severity flags

Enriched records include 25 crash reports, 5 fire reports, 22 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.

Mileage clue

Mileage is available on 658 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 76,243 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have you had any problems related to engine, engine and engine cooling, power train?
  • Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
  • Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
  • Can we also check the recall record for this 2018 Ford Escape?
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How severe are the 2018 Ford Escape complaints?

Enriched complaint indicators from official bulk records.

25 Crash
5 Fire
22 Injury
0 Fatality
152 Towed
19 Medical attention

Mileage at failure is available on 658 complaints ; average reported mileage is 76,243 miles.

Most common incident states: OH (6), PA (6), CA (5), TX (5), FL (3), IL (3), MD (3), NC (3).

What are the most common 2018 Ford Escape complaint categories?

1,663 total complaints on record

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