2021 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
1 recalls, 31 complaints
25V789000 Nov 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Interim letters, noti... Read more
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
Power train lost during driving, suddenly the car lost the power and a light in the dashboard start blinking, it recovers after a few times turning it on and off, seems to be triggered by brake pedal press, car has been having issues since Oct 2025 after unplugged it
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
NOV 20, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25SC4 NHTSA Recall Number25V789 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary this has been 9 months and still no remedy. this doesnt seem timely.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
NOV 20, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25SC4 NHTSA Recall Number25V789 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary this has been 9 months and still no remedy. this doesnt seem timely.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 28, 2025
Incident date: May 28, 2025
On May 8,2025 the lift gate failed and crashed down on my head, vehicle is available for inspection and only a GM inspector has looked at it so far. The dealership told me because I filed a complaint with GM they can't touch it unless directed by GM now. It almost knocked me out, I saw black and w... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 11, 2025
Incident date: Jan 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasona... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2025
Incident date: Apr 9, 2025
I leased a 2024 Prologue Touring in March and have about 600 miles on it so far. I just started noticing a knocking sound when turning my car left and accelerating. This sound and position appear to be the same issue others have reported about the CV joint. This issue seems to be affecting MANY of ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2024
The right side display for fuel, mileage, and temperature goes out
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2024
I’m on my 2nd rear tailgate light bar. The new one has moisture in it causing the backup lights to flicker becoming distracting when trying to backup in the dark or have other drivers realize I’m backing up.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Oct 6, 2024
The contact purchased a 2003 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that two days after purchasing the used vehicle, the vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood and ... Read more
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 5, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
Honda radar or multi purpose camera failed. Is available for inspection. Turns off extra safety features such as acc, lkas, lane departure system and cbms. Makes it more dangerous without said system. Unknown. Unknown. There were quite a bit of warning lamps, cbms problem, lkas problem, acc problem,... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Jun 5, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
Honda radar or multi purpose camera failed. Is available for inspection. Turns off extra safety features such as acc, lkas, lane departure system and cbms. Makes it more dangerous without said system. Unknown. Unknown. There were quite a bit of warning lamps, cbms problem, lkas problem, acc problem,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 3, 2024
Incident date: May 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was an issue with the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notificatio... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Feb 16, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
I am using Full Self Driving (FSD). When i look at my screen to control the cars map it gives me a strike. I have 5 strikes it removes FSD but also removed auto pilot that has lane centering and ALSO removes the camera so if I were to have a stroke, Tonic-clonic Seizure, or heart attack or for any ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Feb 16, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
I am using Full Self Driving (FSD). When i look at my screen to control the cars map it gives me a strike. I have 5 strikes it removes FSD but also removed auto pilot that has lane centering and ALSO removes the camera so if I were to have a stroke, Tonic-clonic Seizure, or heart attack or for any ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 15, 2024
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
The drivers door is becoming harder to open and close. Was told it is a faulty weld on the door arm. This is a safety concern due to not being able to get out of the vehicle.
ENGINE
Feb 11, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
My car has completely shut off at an intersection/stop light twice. Shuts off while in drive tells me I need to start again. Emergency brake engages. One of the times I had to be towed out of the intersection. I spent $500 replacing both batteries thinking it may be that. A month later (today) car s... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 29, 2023
ALL WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS FIRST TIME i WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BY 18 WHEELER ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR LOST POWER AND i COULD NOT TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS HAD TO WAVE HANDS OUT WINDOW TO ALERT TRAFFIC THAT MY CAR WAS MALFUNCTIONING SECOND TIME i WAS IN ON GOING TR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 29, 2024
Incident date: Jan 29, 2023
ALL WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS FIRST TIME i WAS ALMOST RUN OVER BY 18 WHEELER ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CAR LOST POWER AND i COULD NOT TURN ON HAZARD LIGHTS HAD TO WAVE HANDS OUT WINDOW TO ALERT TRAFFIC THAT MY CAR WAS MALFUNCTIONING SECOND TIME i WAS IN ON GOING TR... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 9, 2024
Incident date: Jan 9, 2024
On December 28, 2023, the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign (rear passenger side seat) and sensor in my BMW x6 starting buzzing even though no one is seating on that seat. I subsequently brought my car to the dealership and the service consultant did an ocular inspection of my seat belt and looked inside the... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 14, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The headlamps were replaced in 2020 (vehicle recall), and I was reimbursed for the replacement. The headlamps are now, AGAIN, dim and ineffective at night.
ENGINE
Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Sep 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was n... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
The brake lights go out all the time. They work one day and then not the next. This is a known issue with Kia vehicles. Apparently this is a wide spread issue that effects many Kia brand cars not just the Soul model that I drive. I have people stop me saying they did not see my brake lights come... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
Windshield cracked in the bottom black area. This is a known problem for other model years. Subaru should issue a recall / fix for the 2020 Forester also.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
https://electricvehicleforums.com/forums/honda-civic-hybrid-12/civic-hybrid-ima-failure-bad-power-inverter-32102/index6.html On this link, there is a form of several other individuals experiencing the same issue that I experienced with this vehicle. Randomly, while driving, ON THE HIGHWAY, all the ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 23, 2023
Incident date: Apr 23, 2023
The rear wheel on the left driver side detached from the frame while driving on the hwy and lost control. Luckily I could pull off and drive into the ditch. The frame is rusted enough that auto shop says that the repairs aren't worth it because the entire back frame is rusted and will just happen o... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 30, 2022
Incident date: Sep 30, 2022
Brakes are squealing very badly when in reverse, (going down a hill or when have not been used in a few days or after a rain storm). Windshield sub-stained a splintered crack after only 2 months, quality of windshield seems weak.
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 30, 2022
Incident date: Sep 30, 2022
Brakes are squealing very badly when in reverse, (going down a hill or when have not been used in a few days or after a rain storm). Windshield sub-stained a splintered crack after only 2 months, quality of windshield seems weak.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 4, 2022
Incident date: Jul 4, 2022
While driving PHEV with a nearly full charge and a full tank of gas in EV mode, when I came to a stop at stop signs and traffic lights, the car would buck once like a horse, like an engine misfiring, and would indicate drivetrain issue and oput itsself in accessory mode, and flash battery indicator ... Read more
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2022
Incident date: Mar 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The battery warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be d... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2022
Incident date: Mar 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The battery warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be d... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Jun 23, 2021
Incident date: Jun 17, 2021
2021 Ford Escape PHEV Power Liftgate. First three weeks (320 miles) of ownership the power liftgate opened or closed spontaneously 5-6. On each occasion the engine/electric was off, the car was in park and the parking brake on. While still in the cabin the liftgate opened spontaneously opened. On t... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
2021 Ford Escape PHEV SUV FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
FORD ESCAPE PHEV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD ESCAPE PHEV across all model years (2020, 2026).
10
Total Recalls
162
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
10
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths