2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Score
74
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (1)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2022-02-24 22V109000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL 155 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2025-09-04 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 My driver front door latch assembly failed at 42,153 miles. I had it inspected and repaired at the dealership. I had to…
2025-07-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The display screen goes black and freezes for long periods and during navigation use; Reverse camera is black or doesn'…
2025-06-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being Emissions tested, the contact …
2025-06-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 There was a clunking sound when I opened the sun roof. Later when we closed the sun shade, it seems to be hesitating. T…
2025-05-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact was informed at a State Inspection that the gateway module had failed …
2025-02-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminate…
2025-02-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 I was leaving work and my 2021 Ford Escape hybrid started but then a triangle warning light came on, a "stop safely now…
2025-02-08 ENGINE No 0 My engine failed while driving. Towed to Ford dealership, found out about recall 23S27. Symptoms were the EXACT same bu…
2025-01-31 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 The fuel neck tube requires replacement as per the mechanic's assessment. When refueling, the pump frequently stops eve…
2025-01-15 STRUCTURE:BODY No 1 Door fails to stay open. Closed on my leg and caused bruising. Window will not close once open. Dealer has known of pro…
2025-01-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 From the Ford website: "Power window switch chrome tip replacement Campaign/NHTSA# 22N17 Issue Date 2023-05-16" The ti…
2025-01-01 SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and at various speeds, the cruise control …
2024-11-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The liner for the panoramic sunroof has come off the tracks on the sides so the liner hangs down into the car and obstr…
2024-11-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected, it failed the emissions i…
2024-11-01 VISIBILITY No 0 The contact owns 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side window failed to operate as design…
2024-10-28 ENGINE No 0 I purchased my car in September and in October my check engine light came on and a wrench light. I think could not go a…
2024-10-25 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Left front door check arm welds broken away (same as SMS 50150). Popping sound when door is used. Driver door difficult…
2024-10-24 POWER TRAIN No 0 Vehicle started making clunking and knocking noises when switching between hybrid and gas. Thought this was due to the …
2024-10-06 POWER TRAIN No 0 Parked car in garage on saturday like normally done for 3+ years. Next thing, car is completely unresponsive. Will not …
2024-09-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact was informed at a State Inspection that the gateway module had failed …
2024-09-04 ENGINE No 0 Had software update performed by dealer for 23S27 recall. Two weeks later sitting at a light amber box appeared that sa…
2024-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Drivers door Arm assembly that limits door opening. First it started to have a small 'click' when closing. Then it had…
2024-07-23 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Brakes became sluggish and parking brake would not disengage. Towed car to Autonation Ford. They diagnosed and found "i…
2024-06-20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 The recall for potential engine fire due to injectors that crack is inadequate. Reprogramming the computer and drillin…
2024-06-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL No 0 On June 16, 2024, My car lost power completely, I stepped on the gas pump and nothing. First I was parked and I tried t…
2024-05-27 ENGINE No 0 Recall 23S27 (NHTSA 23V-380). I do not feel that Ford is offering owners a safe or effective repair, leaving serious r…
2024-04-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 vehicle was recalled 11+ months ago, but no remedy as yet been found. If the issue was so serious, why no repair pro…
2024-04-12 ENGINE No 0 I formally request an investigation on the reason for delay and reporting of incidents occured. Recall notice 23S27 / …
2024-04-10 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…
2024-03-21 ENGINE No 0 This repair fix was suppose to be available by October 2023. We are still waiting, and it seems that this could be a da…
2024-03-11 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Driver side door hinge pops when opening and closing. Spoke to a Ford dealer and since we are now just over 36,000 mile…
2024-03-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 My battery has died and needed replaced, there are transmission issues related to the recall and the power train failin…
2024-02-25 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open wide as design…
2024-02-21 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 I reported a known critical safety issue regarding my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid to Ford Motor Company and the dealer on 2…
2024-02-15 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Driver door spot welds broken. Lot of noise opening door. Sounds like ready to fall off. Understand it has been reporte…
2024-02-14 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…
2024-02-14 ENGINE No 0 There has been a recall on the engine for this car for almost a year at this point. The original estimated date for th…
2024-02-13 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…
2024-01-23 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…
2024-01-20 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. That contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle, the driver's side …
2024-01-16 ENGINE No 0 See attached document for complaint
2023-12-30 ENGINE No 0 I am worried that this vehicle's engine could die, proceed to leak oil and fuel and combust, leaving a burning husk tha…
2023-12-20 ENGINE No 0 METAL-TO-METAL CLANK TO ENGINE. This is the last incident that occurred while traveling to my job in Richmond, Virginia…
2023-12-18 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Day after purchase of car, door was making noise. Took it to location ford dealer only to be told it's the door check w…
2023-12-13 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…
2023-12-11 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 On the drivers side door, all of the rivets / welding have broken off creating a cracking / breaking sound every time t…
2023-12-05 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine). Th…
2023-11-22 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Drivers side front door check arm attachment points separated. Door malfunctioning which renders window inoperable. Fo…
2023-11-20 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 2021 Escape with 61,000 miles and normal use (commuting for work). The Driver door check arm welds have failed causing …
2023-11-16 ENGINE No 0 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) how…