Model Year Problem Record

Ford Escape 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

599Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

41Complaints 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.

Engine413 complaints

413 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train128 complaints

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

Unknown Or Other42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V155000.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

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

Recall Campaigns

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

21V155000Reported March 10, 2021 - 15,769 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,769 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.

201919

202029

202123

202243

202354

2024135

2025180

2026116

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.