2018 Ford Escape: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed May 27, 2025 · Engine · 53,600 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact was informed by his wife that while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact was informed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while the check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle failed to unlock using the key fob, and the driver had to unlock the vehicle manually by entering the code on the driver’s side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant was leaking into cylinders #2 and #3. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to Technical Service Bulletin: 22/2229; the federal safety agency ID Number: 10214126 (Engine and Engine Cooling) with a defective short block to be replaced by a long block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency ID Number: 10214126 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,600.

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Electrical, Locks · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the hatchback failed to open while pressing the power emergency release button and while using the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 6, 2022 · NJ

Door would not unlock when hand is placed on door handle with key fob nearby. Had to use keypad on door. Happens intermittently Also horn beeps by itself Driver seat memory wasn’t automatically activated All intermittently

Filed May 12, 2021 · Engine · 21,833 miles · NJ

On 04/28/2021 my remote start on my 2018 ford escape titanium 2.0l, with only 21,833 miles on it, did not work and did not start my vehicle. I got in, started my vehicle using the push button start, at which point my vehicle began to shake and the check engine light came on with no other information. The ford pass app indicated 'malfunction indicator lamp-regulatory' with no other details. I immediately called my local dealer, bell ford but they could not get me in for service until mid-june. I then called the dealer where I bought my car, fullerton ford and got an appointment for today 05/12/21. I brought my vehicle in this morning and after 20-30 minutes my service advisor came to me and said the coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needs to be completely replaced. They provided me with a loaner car and told me they will contact me when the new engine is installed, which could take longer than a week.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · 6,615 miles · OH

After having intermittent problems with the remote start not working, I attempted to start the vehicle from the ford pass app while my car was parked in an uncovered lot, which did not start. I started remotely from the key fob and loaded my infants car seat into the car, put my bag in the car, and shut the door. After closing the door, I heard the locks click, and the engine shut off. I was locked out of my car with my keys and baby locked in and the engine off. I was able to unlock the car from the app because my phone was in my pocket when I shut the door, but otherwise, would have trapped my newborn in a hot car with no way to unlock.