Ford Escape HybridYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 1,748 NHTSA owner complaints across 15 model years, the Ford Escape Hybrid years to avoid are 2008 and 2020, and the strongest years are 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2023. The Escape Hybrid has 2 safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Ford Escape Hybrid years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape Hybrid median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Ford Escape Hybrid problems
All model years combined: 1,748 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 345 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 321 | 18 |
| Steering | 276 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 244 | 5 |
| Structure | 186 | 8 |
| Power train | 160 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 97 | 12 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 94 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 83 | 1 |
| 25 other systems | 342 | 28 |
Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations of the Escape Hybrid
- Failed Door Check Arm Attachment PointNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 16V-643
- Loss of power steering while drivingNo recall
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionNo recall