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Ford Escape Hev problems by year

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the Ford Escape Hev since 2005, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2006 model year has 37 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
64
Recalls
1
Worst year
2006
Model years
2005-2007

Ford Escape Hev years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Escape Hev stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Escape Hev years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Escape Hev complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200520062007

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Escape Hev problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    33
  • Engine
    11
  • Electrical
    10
  • Transmission
    5
  • Steering
    5
  • Suspension
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Ford Escape Hev problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20077515Brakes52,47200
20063937Brakes69,29211
20057912Brakes108,00000

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Ford Escape Hev

What years of the Ford Escape Hev should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Escape Hev has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Escape Hev?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape Hev?

Brakes, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by engine (11) and electrical (10).

How many recalls does the Ford Escape Hev have?

1 recall between 2005 and 2007. The 2006 model year has the most, with 1.

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