2021 Ford Escape Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Phev years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Escape Phev. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Escape Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 42,094 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Ford Escape Phev problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 36% | 42,094 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 36% | 30,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 51,988 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Ford Escape Phev recalls (1)
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Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Power train lost during driving, suddenly the car lost the power and a light in the dashboard start blinking, it recovers after a few times turning it on and off, seems to be triggered by brake pedal press, car has been having issues since Oct 2025 after unplugged it
NOV 20, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25SC4 NHTSA Recall Number25V789 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary this has been 9 months and still no remedy. this doesnt seem timely.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…
Other Ford Escape Phev years
← 2020 Escape Phev · 2022 Escape Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape Phev | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Escape Phev | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Escape Phev | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 Escape Phev | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 Escape Phev | 79 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Phev | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Escape Phev?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford Escape Phev?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Ford Escape Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Phev model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.