2024 Ford Escape Base AWD
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- Photo: 2020 Ford Escape S in Magnetic Metallic, front right, 2025-09-07 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Escape (fourth generation) DSC 7799 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Bronco Sport and 4th Generation Escape by Nathan Dimartino, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Ford Escape SEL, rear 7.11.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ford Escape interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2024 Ford Escape Base AWD is a 180-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $29,500 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 180 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 199 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Escape measures 180.1 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,291 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,995 |
| Destination Charge | $1,495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L turbo I3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0 in |
| Tires Front | 225/65R17 102H |
| Tires Rear | 225/65R17 102H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.1 in |
| Width | 85.6 in |
| Height | 66 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,291 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2024 Ford Escape SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford ESCAPE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 3, 2025 · 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V372000
May 23, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Consequence: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
NHTSA campaign 25V343000
May 9, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Dec 20, 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
NHTSA campaign 24V954000
Nov 8, 2024 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Nov 8, 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
NHTSA campaign 24V850000
Aug 23, 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
NHTSA campaign 24V634000
Jun 14, 2024 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Consequence: Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
NHTSA campaign 24V440000
76 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2024 Ford ESCAPE
Owner Complaints
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford ESCAPE (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 |
| Lane Departure | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2024 FORD ESCAPE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.