Ford Escape Phev problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 125 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Ford Escape Phev (2020–2026). The 2022 Escape Phev has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
125
Recalls
2
Model years
7
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

12020222021792022112023720244202512026
NHTSA complaints per Ford Escape Phev model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford Escape Phev years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Ford Escape Phev — 79 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (1 complaints).

Every Ford Escape Phev model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Escape Phev10001—
2025 Escape Phev40001Electrical System
2024 Escape Phev70002Electrical System
2023 Escape Phev110002Electrical System
2022 Escape Phev791012Engine
2021 Escape Phev221011Electrical System
2020 Escape Phev10001—

Most common Ford Escape Phev problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    49 complaints
  • Engine
    44 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    15 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    13 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202320242025
Complaints about the Ford Escape Phev received by NHTSA each month.

Ford Escape Phev recalls

  • Recall 26V091000Feb 17, 202625,237 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 25V789000Nov 14, 202520,558 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024

    Risk: 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.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology