Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 985 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
985
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 2026
17V398000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced ...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge veh...
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine b...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The air bag warning light illuminated when the front passenger seat was taken. The vehicle was taken... |
| May 7, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearv... |
| May 7, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | I am one of the unlucky ones with the coolant leak into my engine that caused white smoke from my ex... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Unknown |
| Apr 24, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolentnos leaking into plug cylinder 2, not getting into oil yet, but burning white sweet smelling ... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-v... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Known coolant intrusion, blowing white smoke, blown head gasket |
| Mar 31, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear... |
| Mar 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am the 2nd owner of my 2016 Ford Escape 1.6L ecoboost, my aunt and uncle were the original owners.... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear main seal leak and transaxle leak. I see there was a recall in the 2000s but my 2016 is having ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car moves when pushed or pulled and the vehicle is off and in park. Additionally, my car does not... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-v... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. |
| Mar 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is already a recall on the Ford Fusion for this very same issue, they have identical engines, ... |