Ford Escape PHEV problems and complaints, 2021 to 2023

111 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls across 3 model years, 2021 to 2023. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

111complaints
2recalls
2reported crashes
0reported fires
2reported injuries

Which Ford Escape PHEV years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Ford Escape PHEV, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2023	11	2	0	0	Few red flags	Electrical system
2022	78	2	1	1	Few red flags	Engine
2021	22	1	1	1	Few red flags	Electrical system

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 111 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain45 (41%)
Electrical & infotainment42 (38%)
Structure & body9 (8%)
Other systems6 (5%)
Steering, suspension & tires5 (5%)

Recalls (2)

Electrical system · 26V091000 · Feb 2026 · model years 2022, 2023
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Electrical system · 25V789000 · Nov 2025 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.