Ford famously recalled 140000 of its 2013 escapes because of the 16 liter ecoboost 4 cylinder engine that has caused 13 firesthe engine cylinder head often cracked and this caused internal oil links and fires benefits of owning an escape in spite of all of its problems the escape is still a highly rated car. The 2019 ford escape has 18 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 8994 miles average carcomplaintscom car complaints car problems and defect information latest news. The 2018 ford escape has 53 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 20940 miles average page 1 of 3. Faulty fan module that controls radiator fan speed fan speed goes high all throughout when engine is up and running replacing fan module radiator fan speed respond back to engine temperature does not turn on when engine is cold crankshaft pulley defective causing sound when aircon is engaged