Ford Escape Phev recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2022-2026 · 125 owner complaints
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The Ford Escape Phev has 2 recalls covering 45,795 vehicles as reported; model year 2024 is covered by the most (2). The 2026 Ford Escape Phev earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 23 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2024: 2
Units affected
46K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
23
-20.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2022 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 14.3% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 14.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Escape Phev, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
23 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system49
- Engine44
- Unknown or other16
- Power train15
- Fuel/propulsion system11
- Structure7
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Complaints
- 125
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Escape Phev by component
- Electrical system2 · 46K units
Ford Escape Phev recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Ford Escape Phev; Lincoln Corsair Phev (2022-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V091000 | Fire | 25,237 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Ford Escape Phev; Lincoln Corsair Phev (2020-2024): Electrical systemNo. 25V789000 | Fire | 20,558 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Ford Escape Phev recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Ford Escape Phev. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Escape Phev have?
2 recalls cover the Ford Escape Phev, for 45,795 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Ford Escape Phev?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 14.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Escape Phev?
Electrical system: named in 49 of the 125 safety complaints about the Ford Escape Phev, then engine (44). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.