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2018 Ford Escape Lights Problems

8 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2025Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (8)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to turn on the low beam however, the low beam was inoperative. No warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11633683
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2024

My headlights will not turn on, and will not stay on. No I have not taken it to dealer as of yet. I do not feel safe driving at night.

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NHTSA #: 11620924
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 2024

Low beam headlights keep burning out, no repair information on Alldata and no recall for this safety problem.

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NHTSA #: 11604928
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH at night, the low-beam headlights turned off inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11497102
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Mar 2019

There is no illumination on the gear shifter (prndl) when the lights are on or off. Every vehicle I have had, has had the illuminated gear shifter. I have read reports that said ford did not include this feature in certain trim levels, and the illumination is in the instrument cluster now.

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NHTSA #: 11184200
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2025

I have had to replace one or both headlights about every 14 months. The date below represents the latest time this has happened.

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NHTSA #: 11695754
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2025

Headlights continue to go out causing reduced visibility. Google search shows a lot of people having the same issue. Available for inspection.

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NHTSA #: 11637551
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Aug 2024

I have had to replace multiple headlight bulbs every few months, but recently both headlights just stopped working. The bulbs and fuses are fine. If this had happened at night, I would not have been safe driving this car.

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NHTSA #: 11606163

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