Ford Escape Hybrid problems by year
1,714 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Ford Escape Hybrid model years. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Limited reporting history | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 23 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 | 68 | 0 | Engine | |
| 2021 | 122 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2020 Most complained | 288 | 1 | Structure | |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 2012 Fewer complaints | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 2011 Fewer complaints | 37 | 0 | Steering | |
| 2010 | 59 | 0 | Steering | |
| 2009 | 153 | 0 | Steering | |
| 2008 Most complained | 443 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2007 | 124 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2006 | 219 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2005 | 178 | 0 | Service Brakes |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.