2018 FORD ESCAPE Recall Report (NHTSA Data)

Compiled by the Reclia Editorial Team from NHTSA public data | July 15, 2026

📌 NHTSA Recall Summary

📌 Information Only

Category based on NHTSA filing type. This site does not assess safety risk.

Vehicle: 2018 FORD ESCAPE

Open Recalls on File with NHTSA: 4

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing: Fire System, Crash System, Brake System, Airbag System, Electrical System

This page summarizes publicly available NHTSA recall filings.
It does not evaluate vehicle safety or provide certification.
Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

📋 Official NHTSA Recall Data


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Campaign Number(s):
17V803000, 18V104000, 22V413000, 26V011000

⚠️ Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected.

Recall Campaigns on File

Campaign # Date Reported Component
17V803000 18/12/2017 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
18V104000 12/02/2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
22V413000 10/06/2022 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
26V011000 15/01/2026 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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NHTSA Filing Extract

According to NHTSA’s recall filings, 4 recall campaign(s) are
on file for the 2018 FORD ESCAPE. This summary is based solely on
NHTSA’s published data; Reclia has not independently verified or
investigated these campaigns.

Vehicle Information

2018 FORD ESCAPE.

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Owner Guidance Based on NHTSA Filing

Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair, which is
performed free of charge under federal law. You can confirm whether your
specific VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA Consumer Complaints for 2018 FORD ESCAPE

  • Total complaints: 1725
  • Involving crash: 25
  • Involving fire: 5
  • Injuries reported: 30
  • Deaths reported: 0

Figures are self-reported to NHTSA by vehicle owners.

🔗 Related Vehicle Information
🔹 Brand: All FORD recalls
🔹 Vehicle Type: Similar vehicles
🔹 Category: Related recall type
🔹 Related Components:
  → Fire System
  → Crash System
  → Brake System
🔍 Related Vehicle Records
  → AUDI A7 (2021)
  → AUDI SQ5 (2021)
  → ACURA MDX TYPE S (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my 2018 FORD ESCAPE is affected?

A: Check your VIN against the campaign number(s) on this page, or look it up at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Q: What should I do if my vehicle is recalled?

A: Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair using the campaign number.

Q: Will the recall repair cost me anything?

A: Recall repairs mandated under federal safety law are performed free of charge by authorized dealers.

Q: How many recalls affect the 2018 FORD ESCAPE?

A: NHTSA currently lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this vehicle.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This website is an independent, third-party informational aggregator of publicly available recall data from NHTSA.
It does not:

  • evaluate vehicle safety or risk
  • provide safety recommendations
  • replace official manufacturer or government guidance

All information is extracted from official NHTSA records.
No safety classification or risk assessment is provided by this site.

For official information, please visit nhtsa.gov/recalls




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