The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the engine misfired, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store, where a handheld diagnostic machine provided information that the failure was associated with a random misfire. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where DTC: P0300 and P0316 were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began jerking and the check engine warning light started flashing. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a different dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC P0301 was retrieved, and the contact was informed that the coil pack and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the jerking continued occasionally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,076.
2024 Ford Escape: check engine light
5 of the 78 complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The car would act like it would die or cut off after idling for a while at a drive thru or school pick up. Took the car twice to the dealership they couldn't replicate it. Then the car died and shut off in the middle of a busy intersection at a red light. I was nearly hit head on and rear ended. I got the car started and out of the way and I had it towed to the dealership. The cars check engine light was on. It had never shut off before or had the engine light come on until then. It said crank shaft sensor and the PCM weren't allowing proper engine control. And the dealership has had it sense then. Bought the car in August 2024 and January 2025 the dealership has had my car. It is now march 2025. I have invoices. They say it's fixed every time I would pick the vehicle up and it never is.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated without an object or vehicle being nearby. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.
Check engine light came on. Vehicle has around 5000 miles on it. My app told me it at misfire was detected. We took it to the dealer ship. All they said is ford is aware of this issue.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that DTC: P0300 (multiple cylinder misfire) and P0316 (a misfire in one or more cylinders during the initial startup phase). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 4,092.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Certain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026 Model Year...
- All of the following conditions: Engine misfire condition Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)...
- Lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be...
- "Engine Coolant Over-Temperature" warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTCs...
- Certain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Bronco Sport and Maverick...
- Certain 2024
- "Engine Coolant Over-Temperature" warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated malfunction...
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential Malfunction Indicator Lamp caused by two Diagnostic...
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Recall number 25V372000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2024 Ford Escape check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2024 Ford Escape?
5 of 78 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape (6%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
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There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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