KnownCarProblemsFord Escape Hybrid Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,743 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Escape Hybrid since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2020, 2006. The most common problem overall: brakes.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Escape Hybrid problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | Engine | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 289 | Body and structure | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | Steering | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | Steering | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | Steering | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | Brakes | 0 | 13 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | Brakes | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | Brakes | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | Brakes | 0 | 4 |
2 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Escape Hybrid
- What years of the Ford Escape Hybrid have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (443), 2020 (289), 2006 (219).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape Hybrid?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the brakes (414), engine (407), steering (273).
- Which Ford Escape Hybrid years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2013 (5), 2012 (15), 2011 (37). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.