2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high-voltage battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer reset the check engine warning light. The contact stated that the following day after the reset, the check engine warning light illuminated a second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645966, filed 2025-03, 129,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that AAA was notified and was able to jumpstart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message indicating to turn off the voltage to save power or restart vehicle appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed to drive the vehicle more and the battery was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510810, filed 2023-03, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message that the vehicle had lost power was displayed. The contact disconnected the Hybrid setting and indicated the loss of power with the Hybrid battery. The failure was self-corrected; however, the failure still occurred intermittently. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V869000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) and 22V149000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11609772, filed 2024-08, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244876Oct 27, 2023Some 2020-2023 Escape/2021-2023 Corsair equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick…
Hybrid propulsion system: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
36 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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