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Ford Escape FWD
Ford · Cars · 2023
Ford Escape FWD (2023)
73
⚠ 63 complaints
Status
Fair
Minor issues reported
Status Fair — 63 minor complaints on record with no safety recalls.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
TransmissioneCVT
Combined MPG30 MPG
Ford Escape FWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$28,004$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
TransmissioneCVTAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Ford Escape FWD is a hybrid small SUV designed for efficiency, boasting an impressive 30 MPG combined. With a 200 hp turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive, it offers a practical and economical option for daily driving.

Pros
  • Excellent combined MPG
  • No recalls on record
  • Low fuel cost estimate
  • Hybrid engine efficiency
Cons
  • 63 complaints on record
  • Fair safety status
Complaints63 total
FORD ESCAPE 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
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The car started and when I went to put it in gear, turns off. Park brake limited function appeared on the dash . The car would not let me put it in gear without turning off. A month prior my dash with the speedometer was blank while driving not allowing me to see my speed . I turned the car off and on three different times. Only after sitting for several hours would the dash info reappear.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V789000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall repair was an inconvenience because the battery could only be charged to 80-percent. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the "WRENCH Icon" was illuminated and the message "Service Gear Shifter" and the vehicle began to rapidly reduce speed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway road and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2023 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine unexpectedly stated revving at a high rate. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with turbo charger assembly failure. The turbo charger assembly was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The oxygen sensor was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,616.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
2023 Ford Escape with approximately 80,000 miles. While traveling home, vehicle started shifting violently making loud bang. Lost acceleration while traveling on a two-way roadway with no shoulder. Vehicle would shift violently and allow acceleration momentarily and then would again lose acceleration. Just prior to reaching a pull off area in a safe place, the vehicle shifted violently one last time and would no longer accelerate. The service engine now warning light then came on advising of a powertrain malfunction. Vehicle was towed to Ford dealership and the technition reported that the planetary gears were locked up and a full transmission replacement would need to be done. This posed a serious safety issue on the road way due to the initial sudden speed changes becuase of the loss of acceleration and then the complete loss of ability to accelerate causing the vehilce to have to drift slowely to the shoulder while impeding traffic.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
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Status history
Safe→Fair18 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 73. 58 data points. v3 scoring.
Certified→Safe31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 89. 11 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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