Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Escape has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 599 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V011000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V155000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 319 complaints
- Power Train 128 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 94 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Electrical System 37 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
Of the 599 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 599 complaints, owners report 28 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Escape has a below-average reliability rating with 596 complaints and 3 recalls. High complaint counts in engine and power train indicate potential reliability issues. The recall concerning the engine block heater and shifter cable underscores significant concerns. The available data suggests potential costly repairs, although specifics are limited due to the lack of detailed complaint context.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | very common |
| Transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical shorts
- Abnormal engine noises
- Frequent stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.