2021 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On Saturday at approximately 8:25 p.m., my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid SEL abruptly entered limp mode while traveling on a major highway. The vehicle's speed rapidly dropped from approximately 60-65mph to 20 mph in heavy, high-speed (many driving over 70mph)traffic. I immediately activated my hazard…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“While driving the vehicle it lost power and all the check lights came on. Had to have it towed to a dealership where they stated it needed a new motor and new high voltage battery. The car has only 116000 miles on it. There should be a total recall for this type of vehicle if I would have been at a…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine…Campaign 22V109000 · Feb 24, 2022
Related service bulletins
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System >…
SSM 54631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026Some 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L…
SSM 52201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 24, 2024Some 2020-2023 Escape/2021-2023 Corsair equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine FHEV…
SSM 52024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 27, 2023Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on or before 30-Nov-2022, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine built on or before 28-Feb-2022 or 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair…
TSB 23-2335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 27, 2023
Engine problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 34 | 50% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 64 | 22% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 74 | 17% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 22% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 20% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 17 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.