Component Record

Ford Escape 2023 Engine Problems

32 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2023 Ford Escape - 31% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

23V380000Reported May 26, 2023 - 125,322 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 125,322 vehicles across all affected models.

25V345000Reported May 23, 2025 - 1,809 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,809 vehicles across all affected models.

25V372000Reported June 3, 2025 - 404 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 404 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System41 Power Train25 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems25 Unknown Or Other9 Fuel and Propulsion System7 Vehicle Speed Control7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.