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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, 1% of the 124 complaints for this model year.

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 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side window failed to operate as designed and was stuck in the open position and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle. No further information was available. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred with the rear driver’s side window. Additionally, the instrument cluster malfunctioned, and the contact was unable to view the speedometer and fuel gauge. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656584, filed 2025-04

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202223%
202111%
202083%
2012213%
201113%
201035%
200932%
200820%
200722%
200652%
200521%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

Engine
36 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Air bags
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology