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Ford Escape PhevModel year report

2021 Ford Escape Phev Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,200miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (8) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the traction battery and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact also stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle shutoff unintendedly. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted; however, the Check Engine warning light was illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11568568, filed 2024-01, 32,200 miles

Engine: “The car shakes while the car is in idle. The car displays an illuminated crossed out child car seat and the word “on”. These two alerts do not turn off. Even though there is no one seated in a back and two adults are seated in the front seats. It also leaks fluid. I have an appointment with a ford dealer this Tuesday and I already contacted the ford corporate office. #CA********”

NHTSA complaint #11525162, filed 2023-06

Transmission and drivetrain: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11759090, filed 2026-08

Brakes: “Brakes are squealing very badly when in reverse, (going down a hill or when have not been used in a few days or after a rain storm). Windshield sub-stained a splintered crack after only 2 months, quality of windshield seems weak.”

NHTSA complaint #11487308, filed 2022-09

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 51,988 miles.

20%0–100%10–2540%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202220232024720252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford Escape Phev

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202486,70025——Too new
20231318,00025——Too new
2022803,00025—Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20212232,2001———Rising

All Ford Escape Phev model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Ford Escape Phev have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Ford Escape Phev is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 8.

Has the 2021 Ford Escape Phev been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Ford Escape Phev reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,200 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 51,988 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.