• January 15, 2026Equipment

  Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

  NHTSA campaign 26V-011 · 116,672 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: 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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

  The risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall…

• June 10, 2022Power train

  Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

  NHTSA campaign 22V-413 · 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: 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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

  The risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

• March 10, 2021Tires

  Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

  NHTSA campaign 21V-155 · 15,769 vehicles potentially affected · Tires

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

  The risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

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Other Ford Escape model years

• 2023 11
• 2022 19
• 2021 19
• 2020 23
• 2018 4
• 2017 4
• 2016 4
• 2015 9
• 2014 16
• 2013 18
• 2012 1
• 2011 2
• 2010 3
• 2009 1
• 2008 3
• 2007 2
• 2006 3
• 2005 4
• 2004 6
• 2003 7
• 2002 8
• 2001 13

Common questions

Does the 2019 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2019 Ford Escape: 26V-011 (Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire); 22V-413 (Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable); 21V-155 (Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss).

How do I know if my 2019 Ford Escape has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2019 Ford Escape?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.