2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V091000 Feb 17, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 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) software, 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 lett... Read more
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Aug 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control independently activated. The brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started. The... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 18, 2026
My screen intermittently goes black, I have had it repaired/ updated once prior and it still does this..as a result I backed into a mailbox. It was very dark and I couldn’t see out of my windows.
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 18, 2026
It's the 4th time in the last 3 weeks that the passenger door which is locked just opens on its own. I start to hear the air hissing and I get a door open alarm in the dashboard. Scary because 2x it was while on I -4 and almost lost control of the car trying to figure out what was happening and tryi... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 26, 2026
Incident date: Jun 26, 2026
when applying the brakes and come to a complete stop and when you try to apply the brakes you have no power assist and when backing up if you apply the brakes more then once you have no power assist.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
I turned my car on and every light on the dashboard is practically on. It’s saying my (EPS) has failed and now it’s become hard to steer the vehicle. And none of my electrics as far as cruise control work and my speedometer isn’t working nor is it presenting me digital numbers on my dash.
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 FORD ESCAPE PHEV
2025 Ford Escape PHEV SUV FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 14.3% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| 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