2019 Ford Escape engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 409 complaints for the 2019 Ford Escape, 53% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 409 54% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 158 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 28 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 38 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 17 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 158 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Since buying my escape brand new with 1 mile on it, it has been plagued with issues, engine shuts off while driving can be going 30 MPH or 70 MPH, while driving on the interstate at 70 bad smell from catalytic converter seeps in through vents. Passenger side tire wall blew while turning out of a parking lot. License plate light out and unable to remove to change. Dealership has had car several times claiming nothing is wrong with it.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. The contact stated that the failure had increased significantly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #2.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ford Escape
- Drivetrain & axles 125 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints