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2018 Ford Escape Airbags Problems

8 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Crashes
Jan 2018Nov 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17V803000

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.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

Driver rear-ended another car, the airbags did not deploy. The cars passenger front was damaged, the front end frame was bent, and the car is deemed totaled. Driver hit steering wheel.

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NHTSA #: 11690411
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2025

The complaint was submitted on behalf of the contact's daughter. The contact's daughter owned a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving, the contact's daughter's vehicle was involved in a rear end crash where the vehicle was driving at approximately 45 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11677489
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
CrashFiled: Mar 2025

Vehicle involved in collision on major highway with two other vehicles. Given speed and impact of collision very surprised that the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA #: 11650019
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
CrashFiled: Jun 2023

I was in a head on collision where my vehicle went off the road and hit a guard rail head on. My vehicle was totaled but not a single air bag deployed. If I was not wearing my seat belt I could have been ejected from the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11527611
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2020

Had a head on collision and the air bags didn't deflate.

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NHTSA #: 11375960
criticalAIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: May 2018

Bought the vehicle on the 24th of april 2018. Had a collision with another vehicle traveling the speed limit of 60 miles an hour. I rear ended the other vehicle after the brakes locked up and I did not stop.

NHTSA #: 11096357
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v803000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11062210
lowAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Jul 2023

Seatbelt on the passenger side did not stop me from hitting the dash board and the air bags did not deploy. Was rearend while waiting to get off an of ramp.

NHTSA #: 11532914

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