https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Escape Hybrid. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:31:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#recall-25V881000-ford-ford-escape-hybrid-2020 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford 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 to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2128587 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel intermittently displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and test driven, and the failure was duplicated. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective instrument cluster, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the fa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2127933 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 tha https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2127600 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My driver front door latch assembly failed at 42,153 miles. I had it inspected and repaired at the dealership. I had to pay out of pockets due to no longer being covered by the 3/36 warranty. The symptoms were that the driver front door would not lock at all. It took a while to figure this out as I just thought maybe we left it unlocked. Also this vehicle has the perimeter key fob so it automatic https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2123179 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sluggish acceleration, car would not go faster than 37 MPH at full throttle, appeared to be running on hybrid motor only, not on engine power. 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. 2.5 L engine. Only got 1 mile, returned home. No smoke, no fire, just not accelerating. Car was completely fine the day before. Got towed to Ford dealer next morning. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2122837 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon visual inspection, there was excessive corrosion on the driver's side door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was water entering through the front body hinge pillar and down to the rocker panel. The contact was informed that the water should drain out, but instead was causing the excessive corrosio https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2120409 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear brakes squeak every time I back up in the cold weather, they have attempted to fix them, still not fixed. Then when driving about 10 MPH and coming to a stop, brakes will all the sudden grip and about throw you through the dash https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2119647 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Panoramic Sunroof Drip Molding will not stay attached. When it falls, it can rip the sunshade causing it to hang down from the roof and block the drivers rear vision. The glue pads that are provided with the molding does not last long and it causes the molding to rattle with every bump as it starts failing. THE RIPPED SUNSCREEN HAS NOT HAPPENED TO MY CAR, BUT THE MOLDING PIECE DOES KEEP FALL https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2117431 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while attempting to stop the vehicle the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, causing the stopping distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manu https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2115179 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water in the cab. Found online a few others have posted about clogged ac drip line. By the time you find it, your carpet is ruined. Have not Been able to locate the drip line. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2114090 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The display screen goes black and freezes for long periods and during navigation use; Reverse camera is black or doesn't display; FordPass doesn't connect https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2113701 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being Emissions tested, the contact was informed that the OBD Port was inoperable, and the emissions test could to be performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed OBD Port. The contact was informed that the OBD Port needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact w https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2104712 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There was a clunking sound when I opened the sun roof. Later when we closed the sun shade, it seems to be hesitating. The next time we opened the sun shade, it seems to be catching. As I drove there was a sliding sound that we finally identified as coming from the sunroof. Something could be seen from the sunshade: an outline of something that continued to slide around in all directions. I looked https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2101515 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ear piercing sound coming from what appears to be the stereo speaker system. It was so loud it felt like it blew out my ear drums by the time I got it turned off. Days later my ears are still ringing with intermittent headaches. I have scheduled a warranty service with the local ford dealership. There was no warning and started as soon as I started the car. No one has inspected the vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2094204 Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact was informed at a State Inspection that the gateway module had failed and needed to be replaced to complete the State Inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the gateway module was updated. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 22N15. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied reimbursement for the repa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2094012 Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Bad battery. Yes, the dealership did replace the 12V battery, however since I do not drive often, and not 60 miles a day. I was advised to install a battery maintainer, which I should have been told at the time of purchase. However, how inconvenient as I will have a power cord in the driveway, and I would have to connect and disconnect the battery maintainer, which to me is a safety issue. I https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2092796 Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Defective door check arm, took to ford in April of 2024 and they have made no attempt to repair it. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2091518 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was leaving work and my 2021 Ford Escape hybrid started but then a triangle warning light came on, a "stop safely now" warning appeared and the car shut off. There were no problems prior to this event. I had the vehicle towed to a Ford dealership in February where they replaced the 12v battery and the machine needed to diagnose the electrical issue was down. Yesterday I finally got news that it https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2091519 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was leaving work and my 2021 Ford Escape hybrid started but then a triangle warning light came on, a "stop safely now" warning appeared and the car shut off. There were no problems prior to this event. I had the vehicle towed to a Ford dealership in February where they replaced the 12v battery and the machine needed to diagnose the electrical issue was down. Yesterday I finally got news that it https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2089996 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The liner for the panoramic sunroof has come off the tracks on the sides so the liner hangs down into the car and obstructs the view. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2089919 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2088040 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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! https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2086630 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly switched from hybrid to gasoline and started to lose motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2085739 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side window failed to operate as designed and was stuck in the open position and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred with the rear driver’s side window. Additionally, the instru https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2085740 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side window failed to operate as designed and was stuck in the open position and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred with the rear driver’s side window. Additionally, the instru https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2084975 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms p https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2083745 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returned; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2078539 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My engine failed while driving. Towed to Ford dealership, found out about recall 23S27. Symptoms were the EXACT same but ford is refusing to cover warranty repairs because they said it did not throw the proper code. However ford has offered to cover half of the engine replacement, leaving me with a $4000 bill. Do I have any options? Is there a system of checks and balances that assures that ford i https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2075341 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal coolant consumption was noticed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximat https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid https://plaincars.com/make/ford-escape-hybrid#complaint-2074885 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I recently found out through a Ford dealer that there was a recall on the door on my Ford escape. I never received anything in the mail. I had the issue fixed by my local mechanic and he used Ford parts. I would like A reimbursement.