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Ford Escape

2023 only

146 classified complaints 11 recalls

140,968 sold in the US for 2023.

6.7 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2023 Ford Escape have 146 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 4,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Escape report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2023 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 21 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 4,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 14 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 4,200 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 14 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 37,140 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 10 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 9,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 21,500 miles.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 9 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 91,501 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →
Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 8 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 21,750 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 8 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 22,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2023 compare with other Escape years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2023 model year. See the full Ford Escape report for every year and full specs/safety data.