2024 Ford Escape Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2024 Ford Escape, 22% of its 76 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,500 miles. A related recall (25V372000) covers a cylinder head defect that can cause oil leaks.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 22% of 76
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicles fail to start or stall unexpectedly, sometimes leaving the driver stranded with the engine unable to maintain proper power.
- Owners report an 'Engine over-temperature. Service Now' warning appearing on the dash while driving at highway speed, sometimes recurring multiple times.
- Engine misfires trigger check engine lights, with dealers identifying diagnostic codes P0300 and P0316 for multiple-cylinder misfires.
- Drivers describe a lack of acceleration or a delayed response when leaving a stop, causing them to get stuck in intersections or turns.
- Some owners report a hard kickback through the gas pedal followed by loss of acceleration, engine overheating, and a coolant over-temperature warning.
- A dash warning tied to diagnostic code P1285 appeared along with an over-temperature message, forcing one driver to pull over on a highway.
When 2024 Ford Escape engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 19, 2024, latest May 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 25V372000Jun 3, 2025Engine404 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Engine complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2024 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2024 Escape, which is 22% of the 76 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Ford Escape engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V372000, reported June 3, 2025, covers 2023-2025 Escape and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles with a cylinder head that may have been improperly manufactured, causing ball plugs to fail and oil to leak. Dealers replace the cylinder head assembly for free.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2024 Escape engine complaints is 4,500 miles.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 17 engine complaints for the 2024 Escape.
- How does the 2024 Escape compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2024 Escape's engine share of 22% is lower than years like 2017 (74%) and 2018 (80%), but higher than 2020 (9%) and 2021 (14%).