Ford Escape PHEV years to avoid
More than twice the Escape PHEV's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Escape PHEV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Escape PHEV 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 PHEV problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical51
- Engine46
- Transmission15
- Fuel system13
- Body7
- Driver assistance5
- Brakes4
- Steering3
- Visibility2
- Airbags2
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
Ford Escape PHEV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2025 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 8 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 13 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 28 | 80 | Engine | 3,000 | 2 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 68 | 22 | Electrical | 32,200 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 95 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Ford Escape PHEV
What years of the Ford Escape PHEV should you avoid?
2022. It has more than twice the Ford Escape PHEV's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2022 alone has 80, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Ford Escape PHEV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Escape PHEV?
Electrical, with 51 complaints across all years, followed by engine (46) and transmission (15).
How many recalls does the Ford Escape PHEV have?
2 recalls between 2020 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 2.
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