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2019 Ford Escape

What 2019 Ford Escape owners report most

The dominant pattern in owner complaints centers on the engine unexpectedly shutting off while the vehicle is in motion, a behavior that spans multiple component categories and has been associated with crashes. A secondary pattern involves coolant leaking into the cylinder, leading to persistent misfires and trouble codes that remain even after parts are replaced. Electrical system behavior appears linked to the same stall complaints rather than representing a distinct failure mode.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 52%
Owners report the vehicle shutting off without warning while driving, with conditions involving the key fob being present inside the cabin and a mobile phone intermittently connected via USB. · 3 crash · 2 injured
Power Train safety 21%
Owners report the vehicle shutting off while driving under conditions similar to those described in engine complaints, involving the key fob and a connected mobile phone. · 6 crash · 4 injured
Engine And Engine Cooling0 16%
Owners report coolant leaking into the cylinder, causing misfires and persistent diagnostic codes even after the cylinder and spark plugs have been replaced.
Electrical System safety 7%
Owners report the vehicle shutting off while in motion, with the electrical system implicated alongside conditions involving the key fob and a USB-connected mobile phone. · 4 crash · 3 injured
Steering0 3%
16 reports (3%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 547 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.