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2018 Ford Escape

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

9.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,007

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2026004 · manufacturer campaign 26S01

9 January 2026

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2013–2019 · Focus 2013–2018 · MKC 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L engine.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater.

193,627 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022311 · manufacturer campaign 22S43

13 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: C Max 2013–2018 · Edge 2015–2018 · Escape 2013–2019 · Fusion 2013–2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.

362,062 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018087 · manufacturer campaign 18S04

12 February 2018

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, incorrect front brake hoses may have been installed and could cause the hoses to contact adjacent components while the vehicle is being driven. This could result in premature wear to the hoses and potentially lead to a brake fluid leak, which could increase stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front right hand and left hand brake hoses to determine whether they are from the suspect population, and replace as necessary.

4 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017653 · manufacturer campaign 17S44

19 December 2017

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the inflator diffuser installed in certain side curtain air bag modules may not have been manufactured correctly. If the vehicle were involved in a crash that warranted side curtain airbag deployment, this could potentially lead to the diffuser detaching. If the diffuser were to detach, it could become a projectile in the occupant compartment, and could cause a tear that could result in the side curtain airbag to not fully inflate. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect both the right and left hand side curtain airbags to determine whether they are from the suspect population, and replace as necessary.

496 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 55% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
229 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Ford Escape get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Ford Escape at 9.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 229 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Ford Escape for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,007 in fuel, producing roughly 4,481 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.