2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, 14% of the 124 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“From the Ford website: Power window switch chrome tip replacement Campaign/NHTSA# 22N17 Issue Date 2023-05-16 The tips peeled off and I get cuts on my fingers. Ford dealership, Golf Mill Ford in Niles IL, informed me this is a VIN specific issue and I needed to file this claim. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #11648468, filed 2025-03“I was just sent A report on the issues with the door of the 2021 Ford Escape. I live in Dallas Tx. I purchased my Ford Escape in 2021 and in the past month I have had so many issues until I don't know where to start. One is currently the door issue; I heard a pop then a knocking, then a grinding then the door would not close. I was told the bracket needs to be replaced and that I would have to pay for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11531598, filed 2023-07“My drivers side door was squeaking and then started popping. The other day it made a loud pop and now I can hardly open and close the door. My window will also not go up and down. So I have read there are many Escapes with this problem and it is a known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11546836, filed 2023-09“* I Was about to park in my drive way on 6/7/2022 when the vehicle suddenly accelerated by itself, breaking my closed garage door, destroyed every garden equipment and everything else found on its passage in the garage and entered my granddaughter's bedroom causing MAJOR structural damages to the house. * my son had just left the garage and could have been run over and myself severely injured if ALL the equipment and the bedroom wall did not stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472222, filed 2022-07“Stopped in the middle of three lanes at a red light, when light turned green car, which is a hybrid did not power back up. I could not accelerate. Message on dashboard was STOP NOW with red triangle symbol. I was on a State highway in heavy traffic. 55 mph speed limit. Going about 8 mph with flashers on I eventually got to right side of road. Car was then locked into park. , would start but immediately received same message. Vehicle has 130 miles on it. Was towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11443503, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 10203843Nov 4, 2021Some 2021 Escape/Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 and through 20-Sep-2021 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is…
- 10202610Oct 4, 2021Some 2021 Escape/Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 through 20-Sep-21 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is aware…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 29% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 17 | 14% |
| 2020 | 64 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
36 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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