- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- The risk
- A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Ford Escape Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Escape have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2026 for the park pawl.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Escape year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 Ford Escape recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
- The risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
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Ford Escape: every year compared
All Escape years2026 Ford Escape vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Escape | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 187 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 86 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | 42 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 20 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 15 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Jeep Cherokee | 10 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 8 | 6 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2026 Ford Escape
Does the 2026 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Ford Escape: park pawl (May 2026); retractor (December 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2026 Ford Escape had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 Ford Escape a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Escape year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Escape years have the most complaints?
2013 (2,757), 2017 (2,709), 2008 (2,417). See every Ford Escape year compared.
What should I do if my 2026 Ford Escape has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data