2019 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

292Engine complaints

52.2%Of all 559 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE292 · 52.2%

POWER TRAIN116 · 20.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING86 · 15.4%

Unspecified / other37 · 6.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 6.4%

Share of the 559 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“I have had this car for a year and a half and it only has 38000 miles on it. The check engine light has come…”NHTSA complaint 11520853 — filed 05/07/2023

“My check engine light came on in my 2019 Ford Escape Titanium Sport Utility 4D. I took it to the Ford Dealership to have it…”NHTSA complaint 11516926 — filed 04/13/2023

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. After refueling the vehicle, the contact had…”NHTSA complaint 11507430 — filed 02/15/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Escape: 292 of 559 complaints on file (52.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Escape have in total?

559 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.