repaired · 2023 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Ford Escape HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 124 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-109 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid has problems
124 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Engine1 crash/fire/injury
32Structure1 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system
14Power train
9Fuel/propulsion system
7Service brakes
6Vehicle speed control
3Hybrid propulsion system
3Forward collision avoidance
86 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | 1 |
| Structure | 32 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Escape Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape Hybrid median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Failed Door Check Arm Attachment PointNo recall
In owners' words
What Escape Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On Saturday at approximately 8:25 p.m., my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid SEL abruptly entered limp mode while traveling on a major highway. The vehicle's speed rapidly dropped from approximately 60-65mph to 20 mph in heavy, high-speed (many driving over 70mph)traffic. I immediately activated my hazard…
While driving the vehicle it lost power and all the check lights came on. Had to have it towed to a dealership where they stated it needed a new motor and new high voltage battery. The car has only 116000 miles on it. There should be a total recall for this type of vehicle if I would have been at a…
My engine failed while driving. Towed to Ford dealership, found out about recall 23S27. Symptoms were the EXACT same but ford is refusing to cover warranty repairs because they said it did not throw the proper code. However ford has offered to cover half of the engine replacement, leaving me with a…
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