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2023 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

9

8 current

Combined

6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,860

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.

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2026070 · manufacturer campaign 25SC4

18 February 2026

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2020–2026 · Corsair 2021–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-628. This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% and to only use normal EV mode until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software. The BECM software will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the high-voltage battery pack.

22,955 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025306 · manufacturer campaign 25S61

3 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2025 · Escape 2023–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cylinder head may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the cylinder head plug(s) could fail. If this happens, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L engine. This recall could also affect certain cylinder heads sold at dealerships as a replacement part.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cylinder head.

41 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025281 · manufacturer campaign 25S52

23 May 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2025–2026 · Escape 2023–2025 · Maverick 2025 · Corsair 2023–2025 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could overheat when the block heater is plugged in. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L or 2.0 L engine and a factory-installed block heater.

Why it matters

An engine block heater and/or wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to plug in the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. You can choose to have the dealer remove the block heater, or once the final repair is available, Ford will send you another notice to advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater element. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the block heater electrical cord.

40,428 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025260 · manufacturer campaign 25S49

9 May 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Edge 2021–2024 · Escape 2023–2024 · Expedition 2022–2024 · and 13 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the SYNC software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Ford dealership.

159,135 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2024781 · manufacturer campaign 24S79

20 December 2024

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2020–2024 · Corsair 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery energy control module (BECM) software. The software will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the high-voltage battery pack.

8,825 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024348 · manufacturer campaign 24S39

14 June 2024

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cruise control radar module may not have been aligned correctly during production. As a result, the adaptive cruise control may falsely detect an obstacle and stop or slow down the vehicle suddenly. Additionally, other driver assistance systems may not work properly, including the pre-collision assist, forward collision warning and/or automatic emergency braking. Note: This recall only affects two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control.

Why it matters

A vehicle that brakes or stops suddenly when there is no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash. Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to realign the cruise control module radar.

113 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023409 · manufacturer campaign 23C25

24 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2023 · F 250 2023 · F 350 2023 · F 450 2023 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster could remain blank. As a result, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster.

Why it matters

Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the instrument panel cluster or instrument panel cluster module, as necessary.

6,583 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2023309 · manufacturer campaign 23S27

29 May 2023

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2020–2023 · Maverick 2022–2023 · Corsair 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing problem could lead to an engine failure. In some cases, an engine failure can create the risk of a fire.

Why it matters

An engine failure could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module (PCM) software or replace the engine, as necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Ford recommends that you should shut off the engine as soon as possible if you hear unusual engine noises, see smoke from the engine compartment, or notice reduced engine power.

26,905 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2025628 · manufacturer campaign 25SC4

14 November 2025

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2020–2024 · Corsair 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the software update installed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S79 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-781) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) equipped with a 2.5 L engine.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

8,751 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 84% of 245 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
140 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2023 Ford Escape, of which 8 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Ford Escape get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Ford Escape at 6 L/100 km combined, emitting 140 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 6 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Ford Escape for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,860 in fuel, producing roughly 2,772 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.