2018 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Escape in NHTSA data: length 454 cm, curb weight 1,611–1,668 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2018 Ford Escape at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 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 1,611–1,668 kg (3,552–3,677 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 454 cm (2017: 454 cm) and curb weight 1,611–1,668 kg (2017: 1,611–1,668 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 | 1,668 kg3,677 lb |
| ESCAPE 4DR SUV FWD | 454 cm178.7 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 168 cm66.1 in | 269 cm105.9 in | 1,611 kg3,552 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 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. |
| 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. |
| 18V104000 | 12 February 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. |
| 17V803000 | 18 December 2017 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. |
Other Escape model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.