2024 Ford Escape problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Escape, filed between 2024-05-19 and 2026-08-24. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (34, 40%), forward collision avoidance (20, 23%) and lane departure (18, 21%). Owners reported 5 crashes, 6 injuries and 1 death in these complaints. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 Ford Escape complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | 40% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 23% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 18 | 21% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 7% | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 34 complaints
- 34 complaints of 86 (40%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 10 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 1 injury in these complaints.
- 5 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2024 Ford Escape; the latest, campaign 26V091000, says: “A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.”
Forward collision avoidance: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 86 (23%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 13 of them also name the lane departure; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Ford Escape; the recall, campaign 24V440000, says: “The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.”
Lane departure: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 86 (21%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 13 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Ford Escape covers this system.
Engine: 14 complaints
- 14 complaints of 86 (16%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Ford Escape; the recall, campaign 25V372000, says: “The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.”
Back over prevention: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 86 (12%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- 7 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2024 Ford Escape; the recall, campaign 25V315000, says: “A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.”
Air bags: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 86 (7%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 2 of them also name the seat belts; owners reported 4 crashes, 3 injuries and 1 death in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Ford Escape covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 20 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ESCAPE, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 Ford Escape recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Escape?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 Ford Escape's most common problem areas are the electrical system (34 of 86 complaints), forward collision avoidance (20 of 86 complaints) and lane departure (18 of 86 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Escape, including 5 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Ford Escape's problems?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2024 Ford Escape; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.