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2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the engine (29% of complaints). It is 7th of 15 Escape Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Engine
36 complaints · 29%The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact noticed that a loose wire hanging from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic informed him that the heat exchange wire was designed longer than needed which resulted in the defect. The dealer cautioned him that extensive…
Body and structure
32 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact stated that the front driverâs side door had experienced multiple defects. The contact stated that a metal piece on the door had formed 3 holes on the inside of the door. As a result, the door would swing open without hesitation; in addition, the window failed to roll…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact stated that when she opened the front driverâs side door, she heard a popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front driverâs side door spot welds failed and needed to be rewelded. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electrical
23 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: propulsion system, seat heater, body control module/bcm, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact stated that after driving for an hour and parking the vehicle, after picking up her coat from the passengerâs side seat she saw a burn mark on the seat with smoke coming from the seat. Additionally, the contact had a burning sensation in her eyes due to the strong…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being emissions tested, the contact was informed that the OBD port was inoperable, and the emissions test could to be performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed OBD port. The contact was informed…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 14%Transmission
14 complaints · 11%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. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road and was later towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was serviced by…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 7%Brakes
7 complaints · 6%Speed control
6 complaints · 5%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. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road and was later towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was serviced by…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s10.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Failed door check arm attachment point
Summary
On july 7, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-013 to investigate instances of check arm bracket failure in the front doors in model year (my) 2020-2021 ford escape vehicles. At the time of opening, odi received 118 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging this failure. To date, odi has received 593 voqs alleging this failure, with a variety of reported failure conditions. The most common reported failure condition was reduced door functionality (e.g. Door was more difficult to open or close) and the least common was inadvertent door opening. Other reported failure conditions include inability to latch and inability to open. Three voqs reported injuries, one of wh
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (36 complaints); body and structure (32 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2022 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Ford Escape Hybrid?
- It is 7th of 15 Escape Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 124 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.