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Ford Escape by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Ford Escape (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 26–40 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 61 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ford Escape years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape | 5 | 26–40 mpg | 3 | 4 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Escape | 6 | 26–40 mpg | 10 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Escape | 5 | 26–39 mpg | 10 | 88 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Escape | 6 | 26–40 mpg | 13 | 138 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Escape | 6 | 26–41 mpg | 21 | 386 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Escape | 6 | 26–41 mpg | 21 | 498 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 26–41 mpg | 25 | 1,908 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Escape | 6 | 23–26 mpg | 3 | 597 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Escape | 6 | 23–26 mpg | 4 | 1,822 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Escape | 6 | 23–26 mpg | 4 | 2,702 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Escape | 5 | 23–26 mpg | 4 | 1,170 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 23–26 mpg | 9 | 1,131 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ford Escape recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford Escape year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V374000 — Visibility: Power window devices and controls, reported Jun 9, 2026; model years 2017
- 26V301000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Internal: Park pawl, reported May 12, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V122000 — Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve), reported Mar 3, 2026; model years 2025
- 26V117000 — Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Motor, reported Mar 3, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 26V123000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Mar 3, 2026; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 26V091000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Feb 17, 2026; model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V011000 — Equipment: Electrical: Engine block heater, reported Jan 15, 2026; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 25V881000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Dec 18, 2025; model years 2020
- 25V862000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor, reported Dec 12, 2025; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V829000 — Structure: Body: Hatchback/liftgate: Hinge and attachments, reported Dec 1, 2025; model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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