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The 2019 Ford Escape is associated with 578 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 215 reports (37% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 26 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 578 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (215 / 37%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 24 crash / 3 fire / 20 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 23–26 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Ford Escape?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Escape FWD 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Escape FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Escape FWD FFV 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Escape AWD 1.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Escape AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Ford Escape?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 19.1%
SUV AWD 18.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Ford Escape models.
View complete 2019 Ford Escape crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Ford Escape?

Summary of 578 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
578
Crash Reports
24
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
20
Total Injuries
28

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 215 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 77 complaints (5 crashes)
Engine & Cooling 67 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 24 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE 11 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Ford Escape problems & component breakdown (77 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Ford Escape?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V011000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
NHTSA Campaign #21V155000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TIRES

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
View all 2019 Ford Escape recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Ford Escape

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Ford Escape

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Ford Escape have?

The 2019 Ford Escape is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Ford Escape?

NHTSA records list 578 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Ford Escape. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 215 filings (37% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2019 Ford Escape defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Ford Escape?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Ford Escape earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Ford Escape get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Ford Escape range from 23 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.