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Ford Escape FWD
Ford · Cars · 2024
Ford Escape FWD (2024)
80
⚠ 60 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
Fuel TypeRegular
TransmissioneCVT
Combined MPG30 MPG
Ford Escape FWD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$28,004–$38,960$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
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 2024 Ford Escape FWD offers a practical and efficient driving experience with its hybrid powertrain, delivering an impressive 30 MPG combined. This small SUV boasts a strong safety status and a clean record with no recalls on file, making it a reliable choice for your daily commute.

Pros
  • Safe vehicle status
  • No recalls on record
  • Excellent combined MPG
  • Start-stop fuel saving technology
Cons
  • 60 complaints on record
Complaints60 total
FORD ESCAPE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
I was driving my 2024 Ford Escape approximately at 20-25 mph on the street when the hood flew open, hit, and shattered my windshield. The hood remained against the windshield and I immediately stopped the car and removed the hood from the windshield. I was not injured as a result of this incident. There was no warning or alert that the hood might have been open. Most cars have a hood ajar alert but it appears that in this case the system failed. I subsequently drove the car home and alerted my insurance company and the Bill Brown Ford Dealership. I took the car to the dealership and they inspected the car and stated the safety hood latch was intact. However, prior to the incident, I did not open the hood nor did I release the hood safety latch. There was never a warning light to indicate the hood was ajar. I did filed a police report with the Farmington Hills Police Department. There were no
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2024 AIR BAGS
high
The car was in an accident. The curtain bags and the ones in the floor went off. The steering wheel did not.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Power lift get kept closing which caused injury to my son. Lift gate if there is obstruction anywhere it should stop and go back up. Well this kept closing hit my son in the head caused severely bruised nose, laceration on his head and a mild concussion.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
Instrument screen went black. Was unable to power screen back on. Noted screen was hot to touch. After about 5 min screen powered back on by itself.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE 2024 POWER TRAIN
medium
I had problems with the brakes at first (system pressure). Than it was a powertrain failure. Followed by Turbocharger wastegate failure. It affected the vacuum system, brakes, and acceleration ability. Brakes became firm, but not stopping as well when applied. Had extreme loss of power trying to get up to speeds to enter highway & interstate at 60 then 70 mph. Dealership ended up replacing turbo wastegate. Exactly one week after getting it back. All the same happened again. Seeing others complaining of turbo wastegate failure (which is tied into vacuum/ pressure system & does in turn affect vehicle breaking system)
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe2 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 85. 24 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 91. 8 data points. v3 scoring.
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