2025 Ford Escape: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford Escape: 9 recalls, 25 owner complaints and up to 30 mpg combined.
Recalls
9 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical, Airbags Vehicle recall #24V850000 · 2024 · 15 vehicles
What's wrong: The passenger side instrument panel cover May have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: During air bag deployment, the air bag cover May break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag May deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V049000 · 2025 · 298 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cluster (ipc) May not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "control and displays" and 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as fmvss numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.
Why it matters: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V161000 · 2025 · 4,721 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera May incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Why it matters: An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025.
Equipment, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V343000 · 2025 · 6,781 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l or 2.0l mpc engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater May overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Why it matters: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner…
Engine Vehicle recall #25V372000 · 2025 · 404 vehicles
What's wrong: The cylinder head May have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Why it matters: An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025.
Stability control, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V787000 · 2025 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU May cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Why it matters: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #25V829000 · 2025 · 108,762 vehicles
What's wrong: The liftgate hinge covers May not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #25V862000 · 2025 · 780 vehicles
What's wrong: The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats May not be securely fastened.
Why it matters: An improperly secured seat belt retractor May not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V122000 · 2026 · 47,804 vehicles
What's wrong: The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve May fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the egr valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (6): the most common themes are electrical failure (3), warning light on (2).
- Engine (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), electrical failure (2).
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (4): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
The 2025 Ford Escape has 25 owner complaints, ranking #25 of 27 Escape model years for complaints (well below the 1016 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (18 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 5,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (76 complaints, 8 recalls), 2026 (3 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Regular |
| 1.5 L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Escape problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (6), engine (5), other / unknown (5).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Escape get?
EPA ratings run up to 30 mpg combined (1.5 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Ford Escape repair manual?
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