2023 Ford Escape Phev Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Ford Escape Phev (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Escape Phev. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Electrical system8 62%
- Engine2 15%
- Other or unknown2 15%
- Fuel system1 7.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I received a recall notice for my car for the batteries. I parked my car in the garage so now I'm worried that my house is going to catch on fire and if I'm doing 70 mph down the freeway is my engine going to shut down. I'm not sure if this is part of it but my car doors lock on their own and a couple times my keys have been inside the car thank goodness I had an extra fob or the window was rolled down enough I could put my hand in it.”
NHTSA complaint #11748739, filed 2026-07Engine: “Following the 24S79 thermal safety recall remedy, the high-voltage battery pack coolant pump failed, throwing code P0CFF:00:E8 in the BECM network. The manufacturer is denying warranty coverage on this unique hybrid thermal safety component, leaving the high-voltage battery pack uncooled.”
NHTSA complaint #11770254, filed 2026-10Other or unknown: “Dear Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center, We are resending our original letter (dated March, 2026), as we have still not received any response or resolution regarding this ongoing recall matter. Since sending that letter, we received a notice stating the recall fix for the battery issue was finally available. Despite the significant inconvenience, we promptly brought our vehicle in to have the repair completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747324, filed 2026-06Fuel system: “The Vehicle's Emission Control System has detected a restricted fuel vapor tube between the fuel tank pressure sensor and the fuel tank which could result in a fire. Service Engine Soon Warning”
NHTSA complaint #11584376, filed 2024-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 24,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Ford Escape Phev. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape Phev · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 14.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V091000Feb 17, 2026Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: Ford Escape Phev 2022–2026, Lincoln Corsair Phev 2023–2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- 25V789000Nov 14, 2025Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: Ford Escape Phev 2020–2024, Lincoln Corsair Phev 2021–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Recall details for the 2023 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.
- 11036550Aug 28, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15 Certain 2020-2026 Model Year Escape and 2021-2026 Model Year Corsair Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) – High Voltage Battery Replacement
- 11036553Aug 18, 2026Engine, Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and 2022- 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid engine…
Other model years of the Ford Escape Phev
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 6,700 | 2 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 13 | 18,000 | 2 | 5 | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 80 | 3,000 | 2 | 5 | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2021 | 22 | 32,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
All Ford Escape Phev model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Ford Escape Phev have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Escape Phev as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Ford Escape Phev is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (62% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2023 Ford Escape Phev been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2023 Ford Escape Phev do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Ford Escape Phev 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Ford Escape Phev reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 24,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
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.