2019 Ford Escape electrical system problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 15, 2026OHElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Dash board has been flashing images and turning black and white like something is malfunctioning the automatic stop start has been inconsistently working I have issues with the lights getting dimmer while I’m driving at night and sometimes I have to manually hold the brights forward for the lights to work there seems to be something distracting me in the control paneling of the vehicle making me nervous and tired sometimes distracting my eyes.

   NHTSA complaint #11744278 · source
2. Filed Jun 7, 2026TNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I am reporting the failure of Ford Motor Company to perform a mandatory safety recall (Recall 22S43 / NHTSA ID 22V413) on my 2019 Ford Escape. This failure is compounded by evidence of falsified internal service records (OASIS reports) that misrepresent the vehicle's recall status as 'completed.' ​Furthermore, the failure to perform this specific recall directly prevented a necessary diagnostic inspection of the transmission linkage and adjacent engine compartment. Had this…

   NHTSA complaint #11742528 · source
3. Filed May 7, 2026WICrashTowedAirbagsBody & StructureElectrical System

   The accident occurred while I was driving south on Highway 38 at approximately 45 mph. Another driver pulled forward into my path and did not appear to see my vehicle. I attempted to swerve to avoid a more serious collision and protect both drivers, but the front driver-side area of my vehicle struck the rear driver-side area of the other vehicle. The impact caused significant front-end damage to my vehicle, particularly on the driver-side/front corner. Despite the severity…

   NHTSA complaint #11736443 · source
4. Filed Mar 22, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   I initially replaced the entire Y coolant hose to the coolant system. Six months later I had to replace a secondary coolant hose separate from the initial one. Initially, it cost me about $600 and then $300 for the second incident. Now March 22 I have to replace a coolant bypass valve because it has been failing and my car is overheating again. The HVAC system is not working properly and the car is overheating.

   NHTSA complaint #11726212 · source
5. Filed Jan 29, 2026AKElectrical SystemSteering

   Electric power steering failed and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The power steering unit failed while driving down a curvy highway in Kenai Burrow, Alaska. I took the vehicle to the local Ford dealer and dropped said vehicle off. The service tech stated that the 2019 Ford escape was prone to having issues with the power steering unit. The vehicle is in the shop at this time. The warning lamp came on stating that there was a problem with the power…

   NHTSA complaint #11714103 · source
6. Filed Dec 16, 2025CACrashElectrical SystemEngineLighting

   he freeway I notified future ford of concord and I was told I would receive a call back but as I recall I didn’t receive a call back. The car started acting as if nothing was wrong about a week or so later then two days ago December 13,2025 first my head lights went out and a message saying there’s a bulb outage or electrical issue appeared and also the hill assist unavailable warning light appeared , following the 911 calling assistance is unavailable as well, and I also…

   NHTSA complaint #11705433 · source
7. Filed Oct 20, 2025INBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   My battery light has been on for about a week it will come off and on thos morning as I was pulling into work I notice the power steering wasn't working right!

   NHTSA complaint #11694579 · source
8. Filed Oct 11, 2025TXElectrical SystemEngine

   Our BCM stopped working the first sign was both of our head lights randomly would not turn on. This was confirmed by two other mechanics and the ford service center had to replace the entire thing. The second part the fail was part of the engine. Something happened where we were told coolant was in our cylinder number 3 and they want to replace the entire engine with no symptoms other then low coolant levels because they stated it is a risk of fire.

   NHTSA complaint #11692798 · source
9. Filed Aug 18, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngine

   Stop /Start button would kill the car would need a jump. Coolant leak in engine blew a gasket. Need a new engine. 54,000 moles on a 2019 Fors Escape

   NHTSA complaint #11681400 · source
10. Filed May 28, 202578,000 miCADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black, almost causing the vehicle to strike a pedestrian. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge readings were inaccurate, and the hatch had failed to open intermittently. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer, where unknown repairs were…

    NHTSA complaint #11663356 · source
11. Filed Mar 4, 2025AKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    After the vehicle has been running and stopped at a traffic light or an intersection, whether the auto-start is on or off, as you pull out into traffic the engine shuts off. No error code to the computer that Ford could find, it just stops. This is a life and death situation as oncoming traffic are approaching. In order to get it started again, you have to put the vehicle in park and push the stop/start button.

    NHTSA complaint #11646182 · source
12. Filed May 31, 2024MDElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Vehicle started to idle oddly on startup. Then a few days later it started to vibrate or cavitate. Check engine light came on. Scheduled for service. Service as of today 05/31/2024, coolant has leaked into engine, engine needs replaced according to service provider. Brought this issue up in 2022 to service after seeing the NHTSA customer service bulletin. My mfr date was out of the listed date range so nothing was done or checked.

    NHTSA complaint #11591828 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology