Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 158 owner complaints on file.

Ford Escape Hybrid, 2020–2025 generation
Pictured: the 2020–2025 generation. HJUdall, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V109000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
155
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-24
Owners notified
2022-03-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The engine crankshaft may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Safety risk

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 2, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S10.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine36—
Structure: body2630,000 mi
Electrical system1936,702 mi
Unknown or other17—
Power train1450,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9—
Service brakes7—
Vehicle speed control650,000 mi
Hybrid propulsion system350,000 mi
Seat belts2—
Structure: body: door235,000 mi
Air bags1—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: body control module/BCM146,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system1500 mi
Electrical system: seat heater: wiring harness137,600 mi
Forward collision avoidance1500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly180,500 mi
Seats12,000 mi
Structure142,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill15,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments171,000 mi
Structure: body: hood160 mi
Visibility1—
Wheels1—

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Ford Escape Hybrid model years

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All Ford Escape Hybrid recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.