2025 Ford ESCAPE PHEV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 4 complaints (75.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 100.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 |
2026: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11722664 · 2026-03-07 (March 7, 2026)
Date: 3/7/2026 I am submitting this complaint regarding a potentially serious safety issue with my 2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid manufactured by Ford Motor Company. My vehicle began displaying multiple warning messages including “High Voltage Battery Warning,” “Powertrain Malfunction,” and “Service Engine Soon.” These warnings appeared while the vehicle was charging using a Level 2 charger, which raises significant concerns about the safety and reliability of the vehicle’s high-voltage electrical system. After these warnings appeared, I br…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11722664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11746792 · 2026-06-26 (June 26, 2026)
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the recall remedy would be available in August 2026. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Owner report 11759389 · 2026-08-25 (August 25, 2026)
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control independently activated. The brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started. The vehicle was reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a lithium battery failure, and an unknown software update was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while rev…
Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 11759389 at NHTSA ↗