Ford ESCAPE HYBRID — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2020 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
358 complaints (447% of segment average)
Main issue: VEHICLE HAS <500 MILES ON IT. HEADLINER DROPPING BELOW DOOR TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
2021 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
141 complaints (176% of segment average)
Main issue: The Electric Motor Cooling Pump failed and shut down the engine without warning. It occurred the first time on Route 1 at night and about two weeks later it occurred three consecutive times as I was driving on a local street. I was able to restart the car but was told by the dealership to have it
Safe to Buy
2013 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
10 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
20 complaints — well below segment average
2023 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
32 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
46 complaints — well below segment average