repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
NewRisk. Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford Escape PhevProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2025 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 November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Escape Phev has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 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
2025 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
2025 Ford Escape Phev safety ratings
2025 Ford Escape PHEV SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Escape Phev owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After Safety Recall 25SC4 (battery software update) was performed on September 22, 2026 at Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas (RO #602440, 12,767 miles), my 2025 Ford Escape PHEV permanently lost a large share of its electric driving range. Before the recall, a full charge took about 11 kWh and gave about 46…
The digits no longer display on the speedometer gauge of the electronic dashboard. Digits on the high voltage battery discharge and charging gauge also do not display. Given those failures, I have concerns about warning lights that may not be working. The lack of proper speed indication increases…
The contact owns a 2025 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 dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
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