2023 Ford Escape problems
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer in size; the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV.
The first two generations of the Escape used the Ford CD2 platform (jointly developed with Mazda), leading to the release of the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner; as with the Escape, both the Tribute and Mariner were marketed in North America. In Europe, the Escape was initially branded as the Ford Maverick from 2001 to 2008 (replacing a Nissan-produced SUV).
Under the mid-2000s "One Ford" globalization strategy, the third and fourth-generation designs of the Escape have been unified with the Ford Kuga, designed by Ford of Europe. Sharing a common body and chassis underpinnings (and several engines), the Escape and Kuga are manufactured in their home markets. As with previous generations, the fourth-generation Escape is offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. Outside of North America, the Ford Escape is marketed in Australia, China, and Taiwan.
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Common 2023 Ford Escape problems
The 2023 Ford Escape has been subject to several issues and recalls, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford Motor Company. These problems range from engine failures, fuel injector leaks, and instrument panel failures.
- Instrument Panel Failure:
Another recall was issued for the 2023 Ford Escape due to the instrument panel failing to display critical information, such as the speedometer or warning lights. This issue is caused by the module not being properly soldered, which results in the instrument panel not meeting the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101. This failure increases the risk of a crash, as drivers cannot see important safety information.
- Engine Failure and Fire Risk:
Ford also recalled certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor can accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, potentially causing a fire. Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.
These issues, while significant, have not resulted in a final conclusion regarding the overall reliability of the 2023 Ford Escape. However, it is important for owners to be aware of these problems and have their vehicles inspected and repaired as necessary to ensure their safety.
What is the issue with the Ford Escape 2023?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Is Ford Escape 2023 reliable?
Is the 2023 Ford Escape Reliable? The 2023 Ford Escape has a predicted reliability score of 81 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the Ford Escape issues?
A: Buyers should avoid the 2013, 2014, and 2008 Ford Escape models. These years are known for significant reliability issues, with the 2013 and 2014 models having serious engine and transmission problems and the 2008 model experiencing the most complaints regarding transmission and steering system issues.
Do Ford Escapes have transmission problems?
Examples of Ford Escape transmission problems include: Shuddering. Outright failure/inability to operate. Gear lockout.
What is the issue with the Ford Escape 2023?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Is Ford Escape 2023 reliable?
Is the 2023 Ford Escape Reliable? The 2023 Ford Escape has a predicted reliability score of 81 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the Ford Escape issues?
A: Buyers should avoid the 2013, 2014, and 2008 Ford Escape models. These years are known for significant reliability issues, with the 2013 and 2014 models having serious engine and transmission problems and the 2008 model experiencing the most complaints regarding transmission and steering system issues.
Why won t my 2023 Ford Escape start?
The most common reasons a Ford Escape won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
2023 Ford Escape car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Escape problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Ford Escape vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2023 Ford Escape
The NHTSA has received 44 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Ford Escape. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2023 Ford Escape vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-29
- VIN: 1FMCU0MZ1PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 12volt battery is too small Ford replace the battery with another small battery that one failed Vehicle went into sleep mode twice I payed for a AGM battery about a month ago I haven’t had trouble since I want Ford to pay for the larger battery $308.32
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-21
- VIN: 1FMCU9GNXPU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated after the engine overheated and shifted into "LIMP Mode". The contact stated that during the failure, the message "Engine Overheated" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 4,200.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-05
- VIN: 1FMCU0GN4PU
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: At any random time, all sensors fail. Blind spot systems, parking sensors, pre-collision assist, front camera fault, cross traffic system, cruise control, lane assist, auto headlights. Returned to the dealership multiple times, with no resolution. All sensors continue to fail, with no immediate fix available, according to Ford, until the fourth quarter. So, I am left with an unrepairable vehicle to drive in the already dangerous central Texas traffic. The problem has been confirmed at Leif Johnson Ford, 501 E. Koenig, Austin, Tx 78751. Main #512-454-3711, Service #512-454-3767, and reported to Ford Care at 800-392-3673
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-22
- VIN: 1FMCU9JZXPU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: This vehicle is on the shop having it's 3rd 12 volt battery (4th overall if you count the factory battery) installed since I bought it in July 2023. There have been multiple instances of the car refusing to start and actually had to be towed to the dealer on one occasion. The only warning that you get when it is becoming an issue is that the vehicle shows going into deep sleep mode in the Ford Pass app. The batteries seem to last about 6 months on average. I do not have copies of all the service records with me at this time but can provide if needed.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-11
- VIN: 1FMCU9MN7PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving home to Aspen, CO from Denver. I was about 44 miles from my home, on the other side of an 11,000 ft mountain pass. As I was passing another vehicle, the car died. The dashboard light said "engine coolant over temperature". The car died as I was pulling back into the right lane. The person behind me swerved around me. I had to have the car towed to a dealer that is 2 1/2 hours from my home. It's been sitting at the Ford Dealership in Salida, CO for 9 days. They keep telling me they will get it in to diagnose the problem but every day it's the same story and they do nothing. After doing online research, that make, model and year vehicle engine issue has been reported by many owners. There was no warning about this issue. It simply died while driving on the highway.
STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-11
- VIN: 1FMCU9GN5PU
- Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: I've had this thing less than 6 months, I've already had the engine rebuilt with 34 parts a month and a half in and the drivers side rear door handle replaced during this time because it would not open from the outside and only the inside despite being unlocked. All of this occurred at the beginning of May 2024 and it sat for 3 months due to the engine being basically rebuilt with most parts being on backorder. Today the same door is having the same issue, only this time the same exact door won't open neither from the inside or outside, which is a huge safety hazard in my eyes if I got into an accident and had passengers in the backseat. I do have video proof of this too.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-15
- VIN: 1FMCU9MN5PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated on several occasions while driving, or while the vehicle was parked, all four doors locked inadvertently with the keys inside the vehicle. The contact stated the hatch failed to lock securely and there was no other way to get into the vehicle. The emergency brake light had illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the cruise control was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but the vehicle could not be repaired on several occasions. The contact stated that a systems update was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- VIN: 1FMCU0MN8PU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: a 2023 Ford Escape. while driving at approximately 76 MPH, I observed a warning chime dinging, the power train warning light illuminated, and the low engine coolant message was displayed. I received a notification via the Ford Pass APP stating that "There was a failure with the vehicle and to see the dealer'. I contacted the dealer, and they stated they did not see any warnings. Anytime I exceeded a certain rate of speed it still does this. The first time it happened, it had less than 800 miles on it.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-11
- VIN: 1FMCU9JA0PU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON 2 WEEKS AGO. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND INSPECTED CYLINDER BORES. DEALER ALSO CHANGED THE OIL AT THAT TIME. SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY'VE HAD SINCE LAST FRIDAY AND NOW REPORT THE VEHICLE MAY NEED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE BLOCK. VEHICLE HAS 10,565 MILES AND IS JUST 13 MONTHS OLD. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND MANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES ON THE INTERNET.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-23
- VIN: 1FMCU9GN8PU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, he observed a warning chime dinging, the power train warning light illuminated, and the 'low engine coolant' message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact's wife received a notification via the Ford Pass APP stating that “There was a failure with the vehicle and to see the dealer”. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,900.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
- VIN: 1FMCU0MN9PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Quite often, the display screen for the back up camera does not turn on at all. It will also go blank during use at times.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-04
- VIN: 1FMCU0GN5PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Upon reaching 60 mph my vehicle displayed overheating messages and cut power to the motor. Vehicle was towed into Ford service on 4/4/24 and remains in the shop. Been told it needs a new top end of the motor with no eta on parts. I was approximately one mile from my home when the incident occurred.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- VIN: 1FMCVO9N3PV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-21
- VIN: 1FMCU0E12PU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The Vehicle's Emission Control System has detected a restricted fuel vapor tube between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the fuel tank which could result in a fire. Service Engine Soon Warning
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact rented a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at about 20 MPH and driving over a railroad track, the hood of the vehicle opened abruptly and struck the windshield. The contact lost visibility and went through an intersection before coming to a complete stop. The contact made the rental company aware and was informed that they could not diagnose the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-12
- VIN: 1FMCU0MN3PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The car warned of overheating and messaged to service immediately...
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
- VIN: 1FMQJ9NZ2PU
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-18
- VIN: 1FMCU9MN7PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Within a block of my wife pulling out of our apartment complex onto a 55mph highway to travel to work in the morning, the vehicle had several lights on the cluster illuminate and indicated that it was overheating and went into limp mode. She was able to move to the shoulder and call me. The amount of traffic on this highway and the speed in which she lost power made this a very unsafe event. The check engine light had come on and the vehicle indicated maximum engine temperature, service engine soon light illuminated as well as powertrain fault. The vehicle was towed to the selling Ford Dealer and the condition was confirmed and the vehicle still indicated high temp even after sitting overnight. It was diagnosed from a service bulletin as having a faulty head that had manufacturing debris in it which was released into the coolant system and blocked the coolant temperature sensor. Warranty covered parts have been ordered with some being on Backorder. The vehicle is still in the shop awaiting parts and we have been provided a loaner. We have only owned the vehicle three months and 1500 miles when this occurred. Ford declined a buyback request on the vehicle and offered no remedy except warranty repair.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-28
- VIN: 1FMCU9PA9PU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving with the cruise control set to 45 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 65 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
- VIN: 1FMCU9JZ2PU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: My vehicle incorrectly read highway number signs as though they were speed limit signs. This occurred eight times on state highway [XXX] in Florida; and once on state highway [XXX]. The speed limit was actually 55 mph on highway [XXX]. If I would have had “Predictive Speed Assist” turned on, and was using adaptive cruise control, it would have automatically decelerated to 40, +/- whatever “tolerance” I had set. What would happen if this occurs on highway 80, or highway 100? Acceleration to 100 mph, and possibly to 120 mph if I had the tolerance set to +20? This error, which happened while I was a passenger, could significantly exacerbate problem #1. See details in the attached 5 page pdf. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
- VIN: 1FMCU9JA4PU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: On 1/29/24, I drove around town to run errands and on my second stop, I tried starting the car and it would not start, but it went into "accessory mode". I received SEVERAL warnings: Pedestrian Sounder, Memory Recall Failure, Front Collision Sensors, Tractions Control, Check Engine Light, etc. It also stated it would sound an alarm if we tried turning it on again. I sat there for 10 mins and tried turning it on after getting in and out of the car, looking underneath to see if oil or gas was leaking, which nothing was leaking. I kept trying to start the vehicle with no success, still getting the warnings. My spouse arrived after 15 mins and when she opened the hood and wiggled some cables around, we were able to start the car up and it was like it went through a factory reset as the memory for the driver seat went really close to the steering wheel. We called roadside assistance thinking we need to get this towed to a dealership but cancelled it after seeing it would start and my spouse driving it around the grocery parking lot carefully. When we got it to the dealership, it wasn't having those issues and they couldn't do much for it. On 2/10/24, the check engine light came on. We took it to the dealership on 2/12/24 and they told us the PCM malfunctioned. They did a software update on the PCM, which the dealership said has fixed the problem for now. Just worried this is going to happen again and will happen when I'm in a place where maybe my spouse can't come or we are traveling long distance. Prior to this incident, the dash (MPH, Gas level, Oil level, Engine Temp) of the vehicle, which is entirely digital, flickers like there is a short in the wiring somewhere. It doesn't happen every time we drive it, just sometimes (maybe 35% of the time). This was happening shortly after purchasing the vehicle in July 2023. I have a feeling that something relating to the electrical components, battery, chip/software/firmware in the Ford Escape needs to be replaced entirely.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMCU9NZ2PU
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 1FMCU9NZXPU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The incident is that my car continuously enters "Deep Sleep" or "Battery Saver" mode, even immediately after very long drives. This has been recurring since June 2023, and has resulted in one battery replacement at 6 weeks after the car was received (temporarily remediated the issue for about 6 weeks). This has not caused an accident or injury, but does call into question vehicle reliability (e.g., will it start?). I have taken the car in to attempt repairs multiple times to no avail.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-29
- VIN: 1FMCU9GN8PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Engine does not start or crank. It is available for inspection upon request. Pregnant wife and child were left stranded in the cold until I could pick them up. Problem has occurred on three separate occasions: 6/29/23 - No DTCs generated, Ford dealership did not do any work 9/22/23 - No DTCs again, but Ford dealership replaced a module and cleared other codes 1/29/24 - No DTCs. Dealership cleared other codes and informed of Ford SSM 52179 2023 Escape/Corsair - Intermittent No Crank/No Start Condition With Various Lost Communication DTCs Stored In Various Modules And Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicators Displayed In The IPC - Built On Or Before 07-Sep-2023. Dealership explained other customers have had complaints and Ford has no solution and is telling dealerships to return the vehicles to customers. Vehicle has not been inspected by any other party, including manufacturer, other than the dealership. There are messages for "Service AdvanceTrac" and "Park brake limited function, Service required" in the instrument panel each of the three occurrences.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-02
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1FMCU0MN5PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Unknown
2023 Ford Escape recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2023 Ford Escape.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
- Consequence: Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Consequence: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Negative 2023 Ford Escape car reviews
Positive 2023 Ford Escape car reviews
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Hi there! We recently test drove an Escape Hybrid and found it to be quite peppy and responsive. However, we did notice a few things that concerned us. Firstly, we felt that driving it would require too much attention to be relaxing on a long trip. Additionally, we found the close proximity of the brake and gas pedals to be a bit worrying, as well as the brake pedal being too high in relation to the gas pedal. These factors could potentially be dangerous in an emergency situation. Lastly, we were a bit concerned that it did not receive a Top Safety Pick rating. Thanks for considering our feedback!
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I'm driving the Escape SEL AWD. Although there's too much plastic in the interior, I agree with the majority that the ride is smooth and the mileage is great, getting as low as 5.4 litres per 100 km. The AWD is fantastic in snow or icy roads. One minor setback is the noise level of the Atkinson engine. Perhaps better sound isolation from the motor compartment and the cabin could improve this car. Overall, it's a great value for your money. After 18 months and almost 20,000 miles, this car runs like brand new!
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I found the vehicle to be very easy to operate. Danny Park, my salesman, was incredibly helpful and patient with me whenever I had any questions or needed assistance.
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I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed Edmunds.com and your new 2022 Ford Escape!
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It drives smoothly and has a solid feel. It feels really good on the highway and I'm getting an average of 38-40 miles per gallon. I get even more if I'm driving around town.
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Ford Escape?
Ike Purdy 2024-10-21
During our trip to LA, we rented a car which unfortunately did not meet our expectations. The car had uncomfortable seats, leaky doors while driving on the highway, and a transmission that barely shifted up or down. Additionally, the gas pedal and brake were not designed properly, causing discomfort and inconvenience during our drive. These issues made our journey less enjoyable than we had hoped.
Zachery Nader 2024-10-05
You have an ST line, which is a stylish and sporty vehicle with decent power. While there are some areas for improvement, such as the laggy infotainment system and the small and oddly placed buttons on the steering wheel, it's not a deal breaker. The automatic lift gate can be unresponsive at times, but the heated steering wheel is a favorite feature. However, the heat seems to be concentrated on the outer side and not evenly distributed. The interior quality could be improved, as the leather seats are already wrinkling after just 500 miles. The steering can feel strange on the highway, with a slight delay from your movements. The engine vibrates at idle, which can be felt throughout the vehicle. Overall, while it may not be worth the current price tag of 35k, it's still a decent car with potential. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it!
Jace Bins 2024-09-06
This SUV is quite powerful with 250hp in a small vehicle, but unfortunately, the lights are too bright. The signals light up entire intersections, reflecting every flash off all traffic light frames and signs. Even when there are 20 cars around, my car's lights are so bright that they stand out. When driving or facing other vehicles in intersections, people often flash their high beams at me, mistaking my lights for high beams. I flash mine back to show them that my high beams are not on. It can be embarrassing to drive this car at night, and if I had test driven it at night, I wouldn't have bought it.
Enos Green 2024-08-02
Although the initial expectations were high, this vehicle has proven to be unreliable in certain conditions. It is recommended to have a tow plan in case of encountering more than 1 inch of snow, sand or mud. The sand mode is ineffective in deep snow. Additionally, the transmission has hard shifts and the rear end screeches when wet or cold on reverse. At 37,000 miles, the original tires are down to 1/32 even with regular tire rotations, which is consistent with another co-worker's experience with the same year and model. Unfortunately, their Escape has been shutting off randomly while driving. Despite these issues, the seats are comfortable.
Jarred Jenkins 2024-06-18
I have had friends who owned Escapes in the past and they really enjoyed them. So, when I rented one for a long weekend and knew I would be doing a lot of driving, I was excited to see how it would perform. However, it turned out to be just average. There was nothing particularly good or bad about it. The plastic quality was a mix of good and bad, and while most controls were well laid out, some of the controls that were not frequently used were hidden under multiple layers of menus, which took a long time to find. The ride and handling were just okay for a small SUV. The ride was good on smooth surfaces but lost its composure over big bumps. It was not floaty like some cars without handling packages, but there was too much lean for handling, which did not give me much confidence. The performance and acceleration were mixed. It was generally pretty good, but when merging or passing, it did not want to downshift enough and struggled to do it, even with the larger engine. The road, wind, and engine noise were okay, never too loud but always slightly annoying. The base stereo was just that, a basic version that is okay if you just want something playing but not something you really listen to. Hopefully, the upgraded version is better. The back seat was pretty good, but the cargo area was disappointing. Fortunately, I did not need to test the brakes in an emergency, but in normal usage, they were fine. For a 4-wheel drive vehicle, the gas mileage was pretty good, just over 30 over 500 miles of combined highway and city driving. All in all, it was a lot better than the RAV4 that I had rented a couple of months earlier, but not nearly as good as my own 2016 Golf Sportwagen.