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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Ford Escape

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 Ford Escape

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2024 Ford Escape

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Escape needs more recall homework, Escape has more complaint activity, Escape has more severity reports and Escape has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2025 Ford Escape 2024 Ford Escape Difference
Total recalls 9 8 Escape has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 18 73 Escape has 55 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 0 / 2 / 0 Escape has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 71 143 Escape has 72 more communications
Recall completion reports 22 33 Escape has 11 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 6 15 Escape has 9 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 3, 2026 Jun 3, 2025 Escape has newer activity
Latest complaint May 24, 2026 May 22, 2026 Escape has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
  • Electrical System Lane Departure Back Over Prevention
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,150 Escape about $150 less
Safety-rating records 5 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 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 unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 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 electrical system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Ford Escape

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

2024 Ford Escape

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Electrical System Lane Departure Back Over Prevention: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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