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Ford Escape Hybrid

2,267 federal complaints across 15 model years (2005-2025) ยท 2 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Escape Hybrid. Hover a bar for the count.

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2020
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2024
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - 584 complaints
  2. 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid - 367 complaints
  3. 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid - 305 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid - 73 complaints
  2. 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid - 87 complaints
  3. 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid - 150 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Brakes
431
Engine & cooling
417
Steering
278
Electrical system
238
Body & structure
187
Power train
157

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2025 Ford Escape Hybrid10
2024 Ford Escape Hybrid40
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid320
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid870
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid1501
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid3671
2013 Ford Escape Hybrid100
2012 Ford Escape Hybrid200
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid470
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid730
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid1940
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid5840
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid1560
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid3050
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid2370

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
25V8810002020Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle
22V1090002021Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.