2025 Ford Escape: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752454 (filed 07/23/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed, and the vehicle drove under reduced power. the contact exited the highway, pulled into a gas station, and waited for the engine to cool down. the contact resu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739774 (filed 05/24/2026): “I bought this vehicle in mid april 2026 with 9,500 miles. it has the 1.5l ecoboost engine. i drove the car for 3,000 miles and noticed the coolant was at ‘minimum’ and wondered why a car with so few miles is using coolant. i took the car to my dealer and they confirmed coolant intrusion into the eng…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728829 (filed 04/02/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v122000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. the contact sta…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE GAS 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE HEV 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE PHEV 2025
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