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Hybrid propulsion systemPart report

2021 Ford Escape Phev Hybrid propulsion system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
4,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the hybrid propulsion system of the 2021 Ford Escape Phev, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,600 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 approximately 5 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The battery warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V149000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11459025, filed 2022-03, 4,600 miles

Hybrid propulsion system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202115%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Escape Phev

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Escape Phev

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