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2018 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repairs.
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2018 Ford Escape repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Georgia, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

24000 mi

US $200
Battery died completely. It is quite a job to replace because of battery location. Advance Auto Parts say they no longer will install in the 2018 Ford Escape for that reason. It was a DIY for sure. 

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2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Escape in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

81000 mi

US $4700
Coolant leaked into #2 cylinder due to Ford design fault. Only solution is engine replacement. There is a class action lawsuit against Ford for not correcting this defect on it's 1.5 and 2.0 litre turbocharged engines. During routine service grease and leakage noted from left front axle boot. Axle shaft and boot replaced. Cause was undetermined. 

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2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
Jan 2018

1000 mi
Replace start module. 

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2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Escape in Maine, United States
Dec 2020 - Aug 2022
Aug 2022

48000 mi
Engine replaced under warranty for known coolant leak issue. 
Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

1000 mi
Driver side wiper hitting pillar - Calibrated wipers 
Ford Escape in Ohio, United States
Jan 2018 - Sep 2020
Mar 2018

3000 mi
Blind spot monitors and cross traffic sensor quit working. Replaced the sensor. 

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2018 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

38000 mi
Experiencing transmission shuddering in certain conditions. Diagnosed as torque converter shudder and recommended full transmission replace under warranty. Waited 3months for a replacement, due to supply chain issues, but the car remained drivable. 
Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Dec 2017 - Jun 2020
Jun 2018

6000 mi
Just to check it - seemed to be shifting at wrong points 

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2018 Ford Escape Repair Histories

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