Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2021 Ford Escape

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2021 Ford Escape

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Escape has more complaint activity, Escape has more severity reports and Escape has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Ford Escape 2021 Ford Escape Difference
Total recalls 19 19 Similar
Total complaints 207 302 Escape has 95 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 4 / 6 / 0 9 / 8 / 5 / 0 Escape has 6 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 6 Escape has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 0 1 Escape has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 161 219 Escape has 58 more communications
Recall completion reports 89 90 Escape has 1 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 1 0 Escape has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 3, 2026 Mar 3, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026 Similar
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel System Gasoline
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Fuel System Gasoline
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Ford Escape

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel system gasoline and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Ford Escape

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had structure and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Ford Escape

  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Ford Escape

  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Fuel System Gasoline: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show