Used Ford Escape — common problems and service
Common issues, reliability information, and service offers to review before buying this model used.
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Affected 2019-2022/2023 Escapes with the 1.5L EcoBoost can suffer coolant intrusion and cracked engine blocks or cylinder heads, especially 2020-2022 models. Symptoms include coolant loss without a visible leak, white exhaust smoke, misfires, overheating, and oil/coolant mixing, which can lead to engine seizure and complete engine replacement. A replacement typically costs about $4,000-$8,000 in the United States.
2020-2024 Escapes with the 8-speed automatic can have hard or delayed shifts, jerking, shuddering, clunking, and hesitation. A PCM/TCU software recalibration may fix mild cases, but severe cases may need valve body work or transmission replacement. Full replacement typically costs about $4,000-$7,000 in the United States.