Ford Escape Phev recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 128 owner complaints for the Ford Escape Phev (model years 2020–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (51 complaints), followed by engine (46 complaints). The 2024 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 80 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2022 (80), 2021 (22) and 2023 (13). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Escape Phev model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 51 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine | 46 | 3 of 7 | |
| Power train | 15 | 3 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 4 of 7 | |
| Structure | 7 | 2 of 7 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V091000 | Feb 17, 2026 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2022–2026 | 25,237 |
| 25V789000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2021–2024 | 20,558 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 2 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.