2021 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

40Service Brakes complaints

12.3%Of all 325 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY64 · 19.7%

Unspecified / other55 · 16.9%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE41 · 12.6%

SERVICE BRAKES40 · 12.3%

ENGINE39 · 12%

Share of the 325 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“My check engine light has come on four (4) seperate times, after being serviced three (3) times. All of which have been by a ford…”NHTSA complaint 11556766 — filed 11/25/2023

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle vibrated and made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the…”NHTSA complaint 11552970 — filed 11/01/2023

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reserving, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle after depressing the brake…”NHTSA complaint 11538671 — filed 08/15/2023

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Escape have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Escape: 40 of 325 complaints on file (12.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Escape have in total?

325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.