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2026 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

3

3 current

Combined

8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,480

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

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2025691 · manufacturer campaign 25C69

12 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2026 · F 150 2022–2026 · Maverick 2025–2026 · Mustang 2024–2026 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem in the integrated park module could cause the park pawl not to engage when the transmission is shifted to the park (P) position. If this happens, the vehicle could move when it's parked, and the parking brake isn't used. Note: This problem would cause a wrench light and a shift system fault message to be displayed in the instrument cluster. For the Maverick, Escape and Corsair models, this recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.5 L hybrid engine. For the F-150 model, this recall only affects Lightning (electric) models.

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the secondary on board diagnostic module (SOBDMC) software.

50,037 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2025690 · manufacturer campaign 25C68

12 December 2025

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

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left and right rear seat belt retractors may not have been secured properly. As a result, the seat belts may not work properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in 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 secure or replace the rear seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary.

162 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 52% of 231 2026 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
185 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2026 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2026 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2026 Ford Escape get?
NRCan rates the 2026 Ford Escape at 8 L/100 km combined, emitting 185 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2026 Ford Escape for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,480 in fuel, producing roughly 3,696 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.