Ford ESCAPE PHEV electrical problems
42 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
123 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
42 of 123 complaints match this topic (34.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11459025 · 2022-03-30 (March 30, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The battery warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V149000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure milea…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11459025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472259 · 2022-07-04 (July 4, 2022)
While driving PHEV with a nearly full charge and a full tank of gas in EV mode, when I came to a stop at stop signs and traffic lights, the car would buck once like a horse, like an engine misfiring, and would indicate drivetrain issue and oput itsself in accessory mode, and flash battery indicator light. I was unabble to shift or restart driving until about 3 minutes later and after multiple times turning the car off and back on. It kept asking if the car was currently being charged, it was not as I was about 10 minutes and 5 miles into my 75 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11472259 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11568568 · 2024-01-29 (January 29, 2024)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact also stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle shutoff unintendedly. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted; however, the "Check Engine" warning light wa…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11568568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11645045 · 2025-02-26 (February 26, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway, the message "Stop Safely Now" was displayed, and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into park(P) and failed to shift into the intended gear. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to two dealers where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The manufacture…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,988 miles reported. Look up ODI 11645045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11645384 · 2025-02-27 (February 27, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that after coasting out of the garage the vehicle stalled, the shifter seized in park(P), and the message “Stop Safely Now” was displayed on the instrument…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,988 miles reported. Look up ODI 11645384 at NHTSA ↗