2021 Ford Escape
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 9.0 | 7.6 | 8.4 L/100 km |
| AWD | 10.4 | 7.5 | 9.1 L/100 km |
| AWD HEV | 5.5 | 6.4 | 5.9 L/100 km |
| FWD | 8.5 | 6.8 | 7.8 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2026100 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2026098 ·
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2026072 ·
On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S54 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-283) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manu...
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High Voltage
Transport Canada 2026070 ·
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 circu...
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2026005 ·
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 replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair.
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Structure
Transport Canada 2025665 ·
On certain vehicles, the hinge covers for the liftgate may not have been properly attached. As a result, the cover(s) could loosen and detach from the vehicle.
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High Voltage
Transport Canada 2025628 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-070. 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,...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2025553 ·
Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the vehicle may have an extended stopping distance if there is a loss of power brake assist. Note: This recall does not affect vehicles with an electronic brake booster (EBB)....
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2025554 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-005. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2025376 ·
On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recalls 2022-658, 2024-160 and 2025-134.
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2025360 ·
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2025283 ·
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S27 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-309) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine, a manufacturing...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2025134 ·
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recalls 22S73 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-658) or 24S16 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-160) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, a fuel i...
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High Voltage
Transport Canada 2024781 ·
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...
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Powertrain
Transport Canada 2024270 ·
On certain hybrid vehicles, a software update completed by a Ford dealer could cause the transmission to shift into neutral (N) unexpectedly. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2023309 ·
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.
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2022658 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-376. On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022366 ·
On certain hybrid models, an engine failure can cause a significant buildup of engine oil and/or fuel vapour under the hood. In some cases, this could cause a fire. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L HEV or PHEV engine.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022152 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Ecoboost engine, the engine oil separator could leak. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot engine parts.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022089 ·
On certain Escape Hybrid (HEV) models, the engine crankshaft may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the connecting rod bearings may wear and cause a knocking noise. If you continue to drive the vehicle with this symptom, the engine could fail and/or a fire could o...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2021727 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-553. Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the vehicle may have an extended stopping distance if there is a loss of power brake assist. Note: This recal...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2021508 ·
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could leak inside the fuel tank. If this happens, low fuel pressure could cause the engine not to start, or it could stall while driving.
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Show 7 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V789000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
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Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V685000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolan...
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Engine
NHTSA (U.S.) 25V345000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be relea...
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Equipment: other: labels
NHTSA (U.S.) 24V852000 ·
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 w...
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Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery; hybrid propulsion system
NHTSA (U.S.) 22V149000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V922000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Sa...
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Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery; hybrid propulsion system
NHTSA (U.S.) 21V869000 ·
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
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Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- SUV or crossover
- Engines
- 1.5 L 3-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 2.5 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrains
- AWD, 4WD, FWD