When driving on the highway. The moonroof cloth screen was open and began hearing a crackling sound coming from the moonroof when suddenly shattered and collapsed inward.
The worst 2026 Ford Escape PHEV problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on February 18, 2026.
Recall number 26V091000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15 Certain 2020-2026 Model Year Escape and 2021-2026 Model Year Corsair...
- Intermittent no crank/no start condition with an illuminated MIL and Service Engine Soon message in the...
- Quality improvements include: -Enhanced Central Gateway calibration update to address a false warning...
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Questions about the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV
Is the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV, fewer than a typical Escape PHEV model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Escape PHEV have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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