Model Year Problem Record

Ford Escape 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,823Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

51Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine1,515 complaints

1,515 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train279 complaints

279 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V413000.

Unknown Or Other108 complaints

108 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V104000.

Wheels25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V803000.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V011000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V803000Reported December 18, 2017 - 11,113 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 11,113 vehicles across all affected models.

18V104000Reported February 12, 2018 - 88 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 88 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

26V011000Reported January 15, 2026 - 116,672 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 116,672 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201824

201942

202043

202155

2022150

2023255

2024466

2025490

2026298

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.