Ford Escape Hybrid Structure Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid across 11 model years. The 2020 model year has the most (105). The words owners use most often: “side door” (37% of reports).
- 186structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%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.
- Side door: mentioned in 68 of 186 complaints (37%)
- Spot welds: mentioned in 31 of 186 complaints (17%)
- Wheel well: mentioned in 24 of 186 complaints (13%)
- Check arm: mentioned in 23 of 186 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Ford Escape Hybrid at $2,750, and half of them between $2,050 and $3,200.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Ford Escape Hybrid structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 10% | 45,500 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 32 | 26% | 35,000 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 105 | 36% | 37,500 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 93,000 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 13% | 42,866 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% | 27,000 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 1% | 106,000 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% | 206,000 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% | 122,500 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 13% | 126,473 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof center trim piece became dislodged. The contact associated the failure with Technical Service Bulletin: 23-213 and stated it was a known issue with the panoramic sunroof center…
On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford Escape HEV caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending). On-site emergency personnel responded within minutes of the fire and the local fire department was on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. They…
Subject: Formal Complaint â Recall 23B56 & 23S27 + Rental Car Reimbursement Demand â McCombs Ford (7111 NW Loop 410) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the unacceptable service I experienced at McCombs Ford West, located at 7111 NW Loop 410, San Antonio…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer performed the software reprogramming; however, a week after the recall repair, the display screen and rearview camera shut off…
My driver front door latch assembly failed at 42,153 miles. I had it inspected and repaired at the dealership. I had to pay out of pockets due to no longer being covered by the 3/36 warranty. The symptoms were that the driver front door would not lock at all. It took a while to figure this out as I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Escape Hybrids have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,750 (half paid between $2,050 and $3,200), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 68 of 186 complaints, followed by “spot welds” (31).
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