2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 124
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 124 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 443 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2020 | 287 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
29% · 36 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Saturday at approximately 8:25 p.m., my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid SEL abruptly entered limp mode while traveling on a major highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
Also filed under Power train
Structure
26% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
Door fails to stay open. Closed on my leg and caused bruising. Window will not close once open. Dealer has known of problem for two months but says there is no one locally to fix it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-23
Subject: Formal Complaint â Recall 23B56 & 23S27 + Rental Car Reimbursement Demand â McCombs Ford (7111 NW Loop 410) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the unacceptable service I experienced at McCombs...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
The door check arm on the driver's side door weld broke. Before it happened, it would make a noise when closing before it broke. The dealer has confirmed it and wants to replace the whole door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15
Electrical system
19% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing wiring harness and propulsion system.
Power train
11% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 9 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022-03-21Engine and engine cooling22V109000 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.
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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-24 Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V109000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.