Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | −25% | 2 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 13 | −83% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2022 | 79 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2021 | 22 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Escape Phev year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford Escape Phev problems
Latest Ford Escape Phev recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford Escape Phev should you avoid?
None of the Ford Escape Phev years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Ford Escape Phev?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Escape Phev years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Ford Escape Phev problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (47), engine & cooling (46) and transmission & drivetrain (15). Electrical complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford Escape Phev had?
2 recalls across 2021–2024. The model year with the most is 2022.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.