Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Escape has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V372000 Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V343000 Block Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V954000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V850000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V634000 Fuel Injectors May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V440000 Misaligned Cruise Control Radar Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints
- Lane Departure 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 10 complaints
Of the 77 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 77 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Escape faces several issues, including engine and electrical system recalls, impacting its overall rating. Frequent complaints about the electrical system and forward collision avoidance further reduce reliability. Additionally, recalls related to engine mismanufacturing and airbag deployment issues are concerning for buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Forward collision system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Engine cylinder head | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel injection system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rearview camera image
- Misaligned cruise control operation
- Oil leaks from cylinder head
- Fuel smell indicating leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.