2021 Ford Escape Structure:body Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:body ranks on this vehicle
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
“The door has spot wells I believe 6 total. 2 of them so far have come undone. It is the welds for the bracket that…”NHTSA complaint 11571090 — filed 02/09/2024
“Driver door hinge is not welded properly and when driving door opens”NHTSA complaint 11569098 — filed 01/31/2024
“This is 1 of 3 2020 - 2021 Ford Escapes that my company owns and is affected by this known issue with NHTSA and Ford…”NHTSA complaint 11564725 — filed 01/10/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure:body complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford Escape have structure:body problems?
Structure:body is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Escape: 64 of 325 complaints on file (19.7%). 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 structure:body category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
