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2024 Ford Escape

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Escape.

The 2024 Ford Escape continues the model’s long run as a compact crossover, arriving with a record‑low 74 owner complaints for the year and eight recall notices, most of which cluster around its electrical system. When placed in the broader 2000‑2024 complaint timeline, the Escape’s issue count sits near the bottom of the range—far above the five complaints logged in its inaugural year but well below the 2,743 complaints that peaked in 2013. This positioning signals a relatively stable reliability profile for the current generation, suggesting that the 2024 Escape benefits from the incremental improvements that have steadied its reputation after earlier volatility.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3419 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Escape of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2020 Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023ST-Line Elite 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.40 sec250 hpAWD
2023ST-Line Elite 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec250 hpAWD
2023Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh7.70 sec16.00 sec210 hpFWD
2023Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh7.80 sec16.00 sec210 hpFWD
2023Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 14.4-kWh7.80 sec15.90 sec210 hpFWD
2023Hybrid ST Line Elite 2.5L I-4 + Elec8.10 sec16.20 sec192 hpAWD
2021Titanium Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-47.70 sec16.00 sec221 hpFWD
2021Titanium Plug-In Hybrid 2.5L I-47.70 sec16.00 sec221 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Ford Escape records just 74 complaints and 8 recalls, the lowest figures in its generation and a sharp decline from the 1,479 complaints and 23 recalls of the 2020 redesign year. This downward trend across the 2020–2024 generation, with complaints and recalls falling each year, suggests early production issues were progressively addressed. Electrical system and engine concerns remain the most common complaint areas for 2024, though the data does not specify root causes. With zero investigations and only 3 crash complaints, the 2024 model year represents the most refined point in this generation’s arc, making it a particularly sound used purchase.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
142
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
74
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8
Engine6
Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention5
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance4
Air Bags3
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure3
Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V440000Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlReported 14/06/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production. Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332…

24V634000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:InjectorsReported 23/08/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result… Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 142 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
SSM 549182026-06-11SteeringSome of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before…
25B332026-06-01EngineCertain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026…
ACM-26.S Escape2026-05-29Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Addresses a potential communication condition that may…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Escape. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Escape have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.