NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2025

Ford Escape Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,739 owner complaints for the Ford Escape Hybrid, covering model years 2005 to 2025. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (443), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
1,739 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
15 model years with data (2005–2025)

most complaints: 2008 (443 for that model year)
top component: Engine (345 complaints)
latest recall 25V881000 (reported Dec 18, 2025)

48 complaints reporting a crash (2.8%)
11 complaints reporting a fire (0.6%)
19 complaints reporting an injury (1.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Escape Hybrid complaints by model year

15 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 443 of 1,739, or 25.5%. Next come 2020 (288) and 2006 (219). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

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Ford Escape Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Escape Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2005	178	4	0	1
2006	219	6	1	3
2007	124	1	1	0
2008	443	13	1	1
2009	153	6	3	1
2010	59	3	0	0
2011	37	3	0	1
2012	15	3	0	1
2013	5	1	0	1
2020	288	1	1	5
2021	122	2	2	2
2022	68	3	2	1
2023	23	2	0	2
2024	4	0	0	0
2025	1	0	0	0
All model years	1,739	48	11	19

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Escape Hybrid components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 345 complaints (19.8% of all 1,739), followed by Service Brakes (320) and Steering (276).

Components named most often in Ford Escape Hybrid complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Ford Escape Hybrid complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	345	19.8%
Service Brakes	320	18.4%
Steering	276	15.9%
Electrical System	239	13.7%
Structure	186	10.7%
Power Train	158	9.1%
Unknown or Other	135	7.8%
Vehicle Speed Control	96	5.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	94	5.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	81	4.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	72	4.1%
Suspension	45	2.6%
Hybrid Propulsion System	28	1.6%
Wheels	20	1.2%
Air Bags	17	1.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Escape Hybrid, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2021. The 2020 and 2021 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Ford Escape Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 25V881000
Reported Dec 18, 2025
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V109000
Reported Feb 24, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Model year 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Consequence:
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Escape Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Escape Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Escape Hybrid, covering model years 2005 to 2025. The most recent, 25V881000, was reported on December 18, 2025 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2020 and 2021 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Ford Escape Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 443 of the 1,739 complaints in NHTSA’s file (25.5%). The next are 2020 (288) and 2006 (219). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Escape Hybrid complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 345 complaints, or 19.8% of all 1,739. Service Brakes (320) and Steering (276) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Escape Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Escape Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,739 complaints, 48 report a crash, 11 a fire, 19 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.