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2021 Ford Escape PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford Escape Phev, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Ford Escape Phev has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
2Service brakes
2Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Ford Escape Phev 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 Phev 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 Phev median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Ford Escape Phev safety ratings
2021 Ford Escape PHEV SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Escape Phev owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…
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