2026 Ford Escape PhevProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Ford Escape Phev, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Unknown or other

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Ford Escape Phev has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 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.

repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

New

Recall 26V-091 · Feb 17, 2026 · 25,237 vehicles · 10,863 repaired

Risk. Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

1 22 80 13 9 5 1

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NHTSA crash tests

2026 Ford Escape Phev safety ratings

2026 FORD ESCAPE PHEV SUV PHEV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side barrier★★★★★

Side pole★★★★★

Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
Stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: No
Lane departure warning: No

In owners' words

What Escape Phev owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When driving on the highway. The moonroof cloth screen was open and began hearing a crackling sound coming from the moonroof when suddenly shattered and collapsed inward.
Complaint 11760581 · Aug 29, 2026

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