Ford Escape Hybrid Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid across 14 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (64). The words owners use most often: “stop safely” (24% of reports).
- 240electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 54%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stop safely: mentioned in 58 of 240 complaints (24%)
- Red triangle: mentioned in 14 of 240 complaints (6%)
- Coolant pump: mentioned in 12 of 240 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 170 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 240 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 50% | 2,300 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 50% | 8,000 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 10 | 15% | 45,000 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 23 | 19% | 37,151 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 42 | 15% | 25,150 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 80,000 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 7% | 17,252 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 3% | 79,615 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 11 | 7% | 75,000 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 64 | 14% | 84,697 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 19 | 15% | 99,540 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 36 | 16% | 116,000 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 16 | 9% | 94,320 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the Ford Escape Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
within the first minute of engine start there is a high-voltage buzzing sound following with a minor smoke smell coming either from the engine bay or back of the car. You could hear this sound from outside, especially my neighbors witnessed the sound from the sidewalk. when it happens it suddenly…
"While driving my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, the vehicle suffered an abrupt powertrain failure. A wrench icon and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle immediately dropped into a low-speed mode that severely limited my throttle control on the road. I was unable to drive…
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. Safety issue as the driver is not informed of this critical vehicle information.
The fuel door actuator malfunctioned, rendering the emergency release ineffective. This necessitated a replacement at 30,000 miles or four years from the manufacturing date. We believe that an inoperable fuel door presents a significant safety concern.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the message " Trailer Brake Module…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Escape Hybrids have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 240 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford Escape Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “stop safely”, in 58 of 240 complaints, followed by “red triangle” (14).
Other Ford Escape Hybrid problems
- Engine problems (345)
- Service Brakes problems (321)
- Steering problems (276)
- Structure problems (186)
- Power Train problems (159)
See all Ford Escape Hybrid problems.