2019 Ford Escape
Common Problems
Ranked from 200 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Coolant Intrusion into Engine Cylinders
105complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into engine cylinders causing engine misfires, overheating, and potential engine failure.
Related recall: 26V011000
- 2
Engine Misfire Due to Coolant Intrusion
73complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and stalls due to coolant intrusion into cylinders, causing poor performance and potential engine damage.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 3
Engine Overheating
51complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine overheats due to coolant leakage or failure, leading to check engine light and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 4
Engine Misfire
45complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires due to coolant intrusion into cylinders, causing engine failure.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 5
Low Coolant Level
31complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant level drops unexpectedly, often due to coolant intrusion or leakage, leading to engine overheating and misfires.
Related recall: 26V011000
- 6
Engine Failure Due to Design Flaw
15complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine block and cylinder head assembly fail due to a manufacturing design flaw allowing coolant to enter cylinders.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 7
Check Engine Light Due to Coolant Intrusion
8complaintsMedium severityEngineCheck engine light illuminates due to coolant intrusion into the engine, often leading to misfires and engine damage.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 8
Engine Failure Due to Seizing Spark Plugs
8complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine fails due to seized spark plugs into the engine block, causing hesitation and potential engine failure.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 9
Engine Misfire Due to Cylinder Failure
6complaintsMedium severityEngineSpecific cylinders fail, leading to misfires and check engine light illumination, often due to coolant intrusion.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 10
Engine Rattling and Shaking
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine rattle and shaking occur, often due to misfire or engine misalignment.
Related recall: 26V011000
- 11
Engine Rattling/Creaking Due to Water Pump Failure
3complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine produces a rattling or creaking sound due to a faulty water pump, often related to coolant intrusion.
$400–$1,400est. water pump replacement · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V011000
- 12
Engine Block Cracking
2complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine block cracks, causing coolant to leak into cylinders and necessitating engine replacement.
Related recall: 26V011000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.