2024 Ford Escape Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Phev years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Escape Phev. That ranks 4th out of 7 Escape Phev model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 88%), typically at around 6,700 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 | 7 | 88% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Ford Escape Phev recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 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) software, 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. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
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.
VIN [XXX], after recall the battery only charges to 29 miles , before it charged to 40 miles. After several visits to the service dealership BP Ford in [XXX] it has not been fixed. Also contacted Ford , they did nothing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5…
My car has been recalled for over 6 months and it has not been repaired.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Possible battery short circuit. Safety recall issued months ago. recall no. 24V954 /24S79)
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and a software update was completed to monitor any issues with the…
Other Ford Escape Phev years
← 2023 Escape Phev · 2025 Escape Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape Phev | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Escape Phev | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 Escape Phev | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 Escape Phev | 79 | 2 |
| 2021 Escape Phev | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Phev | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Escape Phev?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Ford Escape Phev?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.