2023 Ford Escape Phev
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Purchased a 2023 Ford escape PHEV in May 2023. In January 2025, a safety recall 24S79, Ford explicitly instructed owners to immediately stop plugging in their vehicles and to avoid using external charging cables entirely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was jump-started and the vehicle operated as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Engine
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
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Following the 24S79 thermal safety recall remedy, the high-voltage battery pack coolant pump failed, throwing code P0CFF:00:E8 in the BECM network.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
vehicle threw code P0CFF, risking thermal management failure.Ford is refusing to honor the emissions/hybrid defect mandates, leaving a known thermal defect active on a high-voltage system. They're refusing to cover this under warranty for me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 13 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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The Vehicle's Emission Control System has detected a restricted fuel vapor tube between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the fuel tank which could result in a fire. Service Engine Soon…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-22
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileElectrical system25V789000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed.
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V091000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Ford Escape Phev — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V789000 · Electrical system
- Recall 26V091000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2023 Ford Escape Phev 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 Phev?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Escape Phev have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.