2023 Ford Escape Hybrid
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2023: 24 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
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
12 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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After incomplete over-the-air (OTA) update instrument panel cluster (IPC) fails to illuminate and only chimes when powered. Vehicle drives normally, but no speed, fuel, warning telltales shown to the driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 24 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and dynamic brake support/brake assist.
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NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 10 mph, she crashed into the rear of a Nissan Versa that abruptly stopped. The emergency braking system failed to engage. There were no reported injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
Engine
3 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Seats
3 of 24 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing barriers.
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The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, his right leg made direct contact with the floor seat railing, causing a minor laceration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-02
Lane departure
2 of 24 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist.
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While Driving Vehicle with Lane Keeping Assistance Activated the vehicle will not stay in the lane. It keeps pulling to either left or right past the white or yellow lines. I took vehicle to dealership they checked system and found no problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.