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ProblemsByVinFile / 2025-FORD-ESCAPE
2025 · Ford
Ford Escape problems
8 safety recalls. 0 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Reliability score
8.4 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Active recalls
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severeNHTSA 25V049000 31/01/2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
severeNHTSA 25V787000 14/11/2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
severeNHTSA 25V161000 14/03/2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles
An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C08.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Ford Escape is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2025 Ford Escape?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Ford Escape has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2025 Ford Escape?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 0 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.
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