2021 Ford Escape Hybrid power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid — 11% 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
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road and was later towed to the local dealer. The…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 23-2244 to add 2024 model year. Some 2020-2024 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or…
TSB 24-2078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 19, 2024Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph (16 km/h) from…
TSB 23-2244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2023
Power Train problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 30 | 10% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 10% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
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.