2021 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

1 recalls, 152 complaints - 32 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Consequence

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-73... Read more

155 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

152 total complaints 13 crashes 3 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	17
POWER TRAIN	16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
SERVICE BRAKES	9
STEERING	8
AIR BAGS	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	6
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4

Incident date: Sep 5, 2026

On Saturday at approximately 8:25 p.m., my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid SEL abruptly entered limp mode while traveling on a major highway. The vehicle's speed rapidly dropped from approximately 60-65mph to 20 mph in heavy, high-speed (many driving over 70mph)traffic. I immediately activated my hazard lig... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2026

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

The fuel door actuator malfunctioned, rendering the emergency release ineffective. This necessitated a replacement at 30,000 miles or four years from the manufacturing date. We believe that an inoperable fuel door presents a significant safety concern.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Engine Power Reduced” was displayed. The failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with turbocharger failure. The contact was i... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted in reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear view... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2026

I am reporting multiple recurring safety concerns with my 2026 Hyundai Palisade. Loss of acceleration: Under heavy throttle, the engine revs to approximately 5,000 RPM but the vehicle does not accelerate as expected. This has occurred repeatedly and appears more likely after the vehicle reaches nor... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

this recall has been in effect for nearly 1 year & puts my car @ risk but also doesn't allow me to charge beyond 80%, greatly effecting fuel efficiency. Ford has failed to address the issue in a timely manner or offered any compensation for my additional fuel consumption or offered a realistic deadl... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? (On our 2021 gasoline suburgan, the rear wheels locked up at free-way speeds, which nearly caused a possibly fatal accident. The lock released but it appears the strain caused rear differential gear te... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2026

I own a 2015 Kia Sportage VIN in detail. On 7-2-2026, an authorized Kia dealer completed the anti-theft ignition campaign. Within days of that repair, my daughter was driving at highway speed when the ignition moved from the ON/RUN position to ACC. The engine shut off, resulting in loss of power st... Read more

Incident date: Jul 4, 2026

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car and put it in drive the engine RPM made a reving sounds but did not engage. I had to wait for a tow ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

Riding down the middle lane whipping in and out of traffic and speeding

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase in 2025, the mileage was 110,000. The contact stated that a Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 300,000.

Incident date: May 28, 2026

The cam carriers for my vehicle are leaking oil. This is an incredible common, seemingly almost guaranteed, issue with these vehicles from Subaru at the 75-90k mile mark. The carrier are dripping oil, so worse than seeping, but not pouring. This runs the risk of the engine bleeding oil fast and runn... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

I have a 2014 Dodge Caravan.The van only has 48 k miles. The battery went bad so I replaced the battery. Then the problem started. 1st the car will NOT turn off. I remove the key and the engine is still running and won't turn off. I had to remove the ASD relay which was very hot. Once I was able to ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for the State Inspection, the contact was informed that the gateway module of the vehicle was not communicating, preventing the inspection from being performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determine... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

While in the parking lot of a local grocery store, I shifted the vehicle into reverse, at which point all dashboard warning lights immediately illuminated and the braking response became significantly weakened and nearly unresponsive. I placed the vehicle back into park, paused, and then attempted t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

Driver side headrest does not properly lock in place. The headrest moves from the upright position to a forward angle position when jostled. While braking heavily in a car accident, my driver side headrest abruptly moved forward causing the headrest to slam into the back of my head.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 22, 2025

My 2020 Ford Fusion has had multiple transmission failures and has now had a third transmission installed. The newest issue with with the engine design that Ford is aware of but is not covered by extended warranty. The engine block is cracked due overheating caused by coolant intrustion and flexplat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

I have not had accident in vehicle. There is a driver attention warning feature in the 2024-2025 Hyaundai vehicles that can not be turned off. They were able to be turned off in previous models. Because of the over sensitivity of the feature it creates a distraction while driving. It triggers activa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2025

The vehicle has cut off twice since purchased two days ago while turning. No warning signs I almost hit a sign and another car. There's no way to control the car once the power stops.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

When I drive over small pothole with low speed up to 15mph my abs activated

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

Experiencing power steering issues, Power steering goes off randomly and airbag light has come on and won’t go off.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's vehicle stopped in traffic and then failed to respond. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the message “Low Engine Power Pre... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2025

Rear camera stop working while driving in reverse

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

It happened twice so far, while driving on the Highway, suddenly the car would no longer respond to the accelerator pedal and the car started losing speed meanwhile the warning lights flashes on the dashboard., In a panic we had to cruise to park on the highways shoulder. shut the car off thinking t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2025

The engine of my 2024 GMC Yukon Denali failed unexpectedly at 45 MPH, shutting off without warning and shifting into neutral. My wife, three passengers, and two dogs were in the vehicle, which coasted to a stop. After several attempts, it restarted, and the check engine light illuminated. Alpine Bui... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2025

Incident date: Jan 31, 2025

Driver side Door latch won’t latch when cold- below freezing temperatures. The door stays frozen in the open position and is unable to latch closed Stays open when driving

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

Over six months later, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V538000 still has no remedy for an apparent fire risk! I can't charge my vehicle and I can't park it in my own garage. I drive at risk of being in the midst of a spontaneous fire! THE MANUFACTURER has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall fo... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

The back passenger door will not open from outside or inside (driver side) which is safety issue that needs to be recalled immediately.

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

Uknown

Crash

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

Uknown

Crash

Incident date: Oct 24, 2024

Steering cupler failure

Incident date: Sep 28, 2024

Check engine light came on suddenly and acceleration slowed… truck will no longer go over 30 mph. Replaced radiator, driver air injection module, and regularly changed oil. no check engine light now the injection module was replaced but truck still will not go over 30 mph or 1800-2000 rpm’s.

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

my car has been at the Kia service center since October 5, 2024, on a manufacturer recall, and since then another recall has been added, on the day the service center received my car I was number 11, in line with the recall vehicles, I have been put in hardship because kia has not honored the recall... Read more

Incident date: Oct 25, 2024

My vehicle a 2013 ford explorer has a power steering assist fault rendering my vehicle un usable which i just bought through carvana this last summer has had a multitude of issues including a piller trim flying off the same day I bought it and the warranty carvana gave me provided no where close to ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line Crugen HP71, Tire Size: P235/45/R19, DOT Number: 1H2TEYA8E. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to inflate the tires; however, the tires were not able to hold air. The contact s... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2024

Incident date: Sep 4, 2024

I would like to raise a concern regarding the headlight shadow issue in the 2023 Toyota Corolla. Specifically, there are noticeable dark spots or shadows when using the low beams, which significantly obscure portions of the road during night driving. I believe this is a design flaw in the vehicle’... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started and running, her husband sat in the driver's side seat and wiped the center console, and without warning, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact mentioned a... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 23, 2024

Cylinders misfire due to leaky cylinder rings. Causes car to ride rough / shake violently. Needs to replace spark plugs, which were completely fouled out with oil. We have needed to have this car towed multiple times and make repeat repairs.

Incident date: Aug 10, 2024

At 50,0341miles, after a routine B1 service (oil change and transmission) the LKAS, Brake system, road departure mitigation system, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beam assist lights all began to turn on every two to three times I turned on my car. These lights will light up on my dash and s... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

The headrest failed and collapsed in a 60mph side impact collision. Causing the 8 year old child in the seat to have her shoulder injured. Contacted Diono waiting on a response back. Pictures attached show 2 identical seats at the same proper height. Upon impact you can see the child on the impact s... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Mar 20, 2023

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jun 16, 2024

The steering wheel Tesla is using is causing a lot of safety concerns. The horn is now a button and not located in the center of the steering wheel. It's not very easy to find, especially in a stressful situation.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2024

I have a back up camera as original equipment with the vehicle. For several years now, the camera will intermittently work. Many times, the camera comes on then quickly goes out. I have no picture to assist me when backing out of the driveway, the parking spot, or other situations. I need to crane m... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2024

The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The de... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

32 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
162210 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	1

100000 POWER TRAIN

This article supersedes TSB 23-2244 to add 2024 model year. Some 2020-2024 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while brak

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2020-2023 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue C

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine FHEV powertrain

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Some 2020-2023 Escape/2021-2023 Corsair equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine FHEV powertrain may exhibi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on or before 30-Nov-2022, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine built on or before 28-Feb-2022 or 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair non-plug in hybrid elect

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph (16 km/h) from the front of the vehic

100000 POWER TRAIN

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine FHEV powertrain may exhibit a condit

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E/Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2020-2022 Aviator PHEV, and 2022 Transit battery electric vehicle (BEV) vehicles may experience an illuminated powertrain malfunction (Wrench) indicator and/or mal

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain built on or before 30-Mar-2022 may exhibit an idle surge and/or rough idle with high temperature in the catalytic converter and/or sulfur odo

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Some Escape 2020-2022 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and 2021-2022 Corsair PHEV may exhibit a 12-volt battery discharged while the vehicle is plugged in during the high voltage battery charging and/or inoperative level 2 charger (22

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) or 2.5L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain may exhibit a no crank/no start condition due to the passive anti-theft syste

350000 EQUIPMENT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2022 Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and 2021-2022 Corsair PHEV vehicles built on or before 3-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or engine coolant over temperature warning messag

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2021 Escape/Corsair 2.5L PHEV vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P2183 and/or P26C1 present. The vehicle may also exhibit an engine overheat message in the instrument panel cluster. Engineering is aware of this concern a

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

162210 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

Some 2021 Escape/Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 and through 20-Sep-2021 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is aware of this concern. Due to parts availability, a repair proc

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

162210 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

Some 2021 Escape/Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 through 20-Sep-21 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is aware of this concern and a repair procedure should be available late

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 through 20-Sep-21 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is aware of this concern and a repair procedure should be available late Octobe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020 and 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles built on or before 19-Jul-2021 may exhibit a rattle/buzz originating in the right rear quarter area. This may be due to the pedestrian alert control module (PACM) internal connector vibrating agains

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Escape hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) built on or before 29-Mar-2021 may experience a lack of power, crank/no start, and Stop Safely Now message with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2282, P0106 and/or P1A0C stored in the powe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 Escape Hybrid (FHEV) customers may have received a FordPass message indicating an Electrical System Fault was detected. No warning messages in-vehicle should have occurred, but diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0594 may be present in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2021 Escape hybrid vehicles may experience an illuminated (MIL) and DTC P0106 and/or P2282 while operating at or below freezing and covering daily distances of about 60 miles (100 Km). Remove the throttle body per Workshop Manual

FORD ESCAPE HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD ESCAPE HYBRID across all model years (2020, 2021).

2 Total Recalls

2,275 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

85 Reported Crashes

17 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

FORD ESCAPE HYBRID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	0	1	View
2024	0	4	View
2023	0	34	View
2022	0	89	View
2021 (current)	1	152
2020	1	369	View
2013	0	10	View
2012	0	20	View
2011	0	47	View
2010	0	73	View
2009	0	194	View
2008	0	584	View
2007	0	156	View
2006	0	305	View
2005	0	237	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

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