Total Complaints
4 filings
FORD ESCAPE HYBRID · model year
2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
4 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2024FORDESCAPE HYBRID carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2024 ESCAPE HYBRID is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by engine (1) and unknown or other (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 2024 ESCAPE HYBRID, and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250908ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the "Battery Saver Mode" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery was not fully charged. The vehicle was charged, but the failure reoccurred a week later and had reoccurred approximately eight times. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was replaced twice, and the software was updated approximately three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,300.
Mileage: 2,300
20250507UNKNOWN OR OTHER
About 2 weeks ago our 2024 Escape had a back-up camera freeze event just like was happening on our 2023 Ford Maverick. The Maverick had a recall for the problem but as of now no recall yet listed for the Escape having the same issue.
20250501ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wireless Apple Carplay KEEPS disconnecting! All the time, phone calls drop all the time and sometimes the system refuses to connect to my phone. All updates are up to date and I always see Wireless Apple Carplay improvements... nothing AT all has happened. Please fix if possible!
20241226ENGINE
Sudden Catastrophic engine failure in less than 6 months, brand new. Winter weather driving, onset of engine sounds then louder With grinding noises, loss of power and cessation. Of function. I was stranded In the mountains with little to no phone function..had to arrange tow 1 hour away to nearest Ford dealership. Poor customer service just before the holiday. Stranded with no loaner available and no rentals available. Unknown cause, unknown if reproduced Dealer evaluated but did not providedocumentation Needs new motor in less than 6 momths???!!
Compare 2024FORDESCAPE HYBRID to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID have?▼
The 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2024 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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