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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 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 Phev, 5% of the 22 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.

“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

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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
Hybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
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 27, 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