2024 Ford Escape Phev Problems & Complaints

Average25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escape Phev at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape Phev with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Escape Phev at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (7 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

8complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Ford Escape Phev problems

  • Electrical system~10,000 miles
    788%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    225%
  • Driver assistance
    113%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Escape Phev complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford Escape Phev. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Escape Phev years: 2023, 2024. Compare all years →

2024 Ford Escape Phev recalls (2)

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 26V-091 · Feb 17, 2026 · 25,237 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 25V-789 · Nov 14, 2025 · 20,558 vehicles

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…

What 2024 Ford Escape Phev owners say

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while parked at the residence, the vehicle's doors failed to unlock, and the vehicle failed to start. A dealer's mobile technician replaced the 12-Volts battery at the contact's residence, and the vehicle became operable. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact expressed concerned about the recall fire risk. The manufacturer was/was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.

10,000 miles · Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages "Blind Spot Fault System", "Cross Traffic System Fault", "Front Camera Fault service required", "Free collision assist not available", and "Check parking sensor" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an over-the-air (OTA) update was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,700.

4,000 miles · Mar 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford Escape Phev a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Escape Phev rates average: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escape Phev at the same age. It is one of the best Escape Phev years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ford Escape Phev?

The electrical system — 7 complaints, 88% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and driver assistance (1).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Escape Phev have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2024 Ford Escape Phev, the most recent from February 17, 2026 (traction battery). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford Escape Phev?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023 and 2024. See the full Ford Escape Phev years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Ford Escape Phev problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.