2016 Ford Escape
2016 Ford Escape in NHTSA data: length 454 cm, curb weight 1,635–1,713 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2016 Ford Escape at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Ford Escape. Overall length is 454 cm (178.7 in), width 184 cm, height 168 cm and wheelbase 269 cm (105.9 in). Curb weight is 1,635–1,713 kg (3,605–3,777 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 454 cm (2015: 454 cm) and curb weight 1,635–1,713 kg (2015: 1,635–1,713 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCAPE 4DR SUV AWD | 454 cm178.7 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 168 cm66.1 in | 269 cm105.9 in | 1,713 kg3,777 lb |
| ESCAPE 4DR SUV FWD | 454 cm178.7 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 168 cm66.1 in | 269 cm105.9 in | 1,635 kg3,605 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Escape
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V011000 | 15 January 2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 25V695000 | 13 October 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in… |
| 22V413000 | 10 June 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| 17V398000 | 26 June 2017 | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.