Ford Escape Hybrid years to avoid
More than twice the Escape Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Escape Hybrid years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Escape Hybrid complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Escape Hybrid problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes432
- Engine417
- Steering276
- Electrical244
- Body186
- Transmission160
- Fuel system121
- Acceleration97
- Driver assistance47
- Suspension45
- Visibility31
- Wheels21
Most reported problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Escape Hybrid problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 25 | Electrical | 8,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 80 | 70 | Engine | 45,000 | 0 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 75 | 124 | Engine | 36,702 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 44 | 290 | Body | 28,799 | 1 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 95 | 5 | Engine | 93,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 84 | 15 | Body | 40,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 83 | 37 | Steering | 82,000 | 0 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 86 | 59 | Steering | 80,000 | 0 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 65 | 153 | Steering | 90,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2008 | 29 | 443 | Brakes | 95,568 | 0 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 75 | 124 | Brakes | 91,758 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 54 | 219 | Brakes | 100,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 62 | 178 | Brakes | 101,548 | 0 | 4 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Ford Escape Hybrid
What years of the Ford Escape Hybrid should you avoid?
2008 and 2020. Each has more than twice the Ford Escape Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 443, mostly about brakes and engine.
What is the best year for a used Ford Escape Hybrid?
2011, 2010 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (37, 59 and 70).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape Hybrid?
Brakes, with 432 complaints across all years, followed by engine (417) and steering (276).
How many recalls does the Ford Escape Hybrid have?
2 recalls between 2005 and 2025. The 2021 model year has the most, with 1.
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