Model year

2024 Ford Escape Hybrid

SUV, hybrid, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 26, 2024 to Sep 8, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints4Below the median 2024 suv
Severity index0.02024 suvs average 7.6
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid peaked in 2025, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01232024202532026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 8, 2025Failure Sep 19, 20242,300 milesWilloughby, OHElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the "Battery Saver Mode" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery was not fully charged. The vehicle was charged, but the failure reoccurred a week later and had reoccurred approximately eight times. Additionally, the contact stated that the battery was replaced twice, and the software was updated approximately three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,300.

    NHTSA complaint 11685633
  2. Filed May 7, 2025Failure Apr 22, 2025Canton, MIUnknown or other

    About 2 weeks ago our 2024 Escape had a back-up camera freeze event just like was happening on our 2023 Ford Maverick. The Maverick had a recall for the problem but as of now no recall yet listed for the Escape having the same issue.

    NHTSA complaint 11659524
  3. Filed May 1, 2025Failure Apr 30, 2025New Braunfels, TXElectrical system

    Wireless Apple Carplay KEEPS disconnecting! All the time, phone calls drop all the time and sometimes the system refuses to connect to my phone. All updates are up to date and I always see Wireless Apple Carplay improvements... nothing AT all has happened. Please fix if possible!

    NHTSA complaint 11658202
  4. Filed Dec 26, 2024Failure Dec 22, 2024Grants Pass, OREngine

    Sudden Catastrophic engine failure in less than 6 months, brand new. Winter weather driving, onset of engine sounds then louder With grinding noises, loss of power and cessation. Of function. I was stranded In the mountains with little to no phone function..had to arrange tow 1 hour away to nearest Ford dealership. Poor customer service just before the holiday. Stranded with no loaner available and no rentals available. Unknown cause, unknown if reproduced Dealer evaluated but did not providedocumentation Needs new motor in less than 6 momths???!!

    NHTSA complaint 11632556
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

8 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SSM 54808 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The instrument panel cluster (IPC) in 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Maverick hybrid vehicles has a power gauge section on the left side of the display. This power gauge section has a white or gray engine icon that is specifically used to indicate when the …
  • SSM 54631 Mar 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System > 2.5L Duratec hybrid > Removal and Insta…
  • SSM 54250 Sep 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2024-2025 Escape Hybrid/Maverick Hybrid/Nautilus Hybrid/F-150 non-Lightning/F-Super Duty/Bronco and 2025 Expedition/Navigator/Ranger vehicles where customers have installed an aftermarket supplemental braking system may experience a discharged 12-volt …
  • 24N19 May 20, 2025 · Other
    Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Escape and 2021-2024 Model Year Corsair Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) – High Voltage Battery Replacement
  • SSM 53352 Feb 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When replacing the 12V battery on 2022-2025 Escape hybrid vehicles, download and run the Battery Type Configuration application using the latest version of the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
  • 24B26 Sep 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In all of the affected vehicles, the transmission sun gear bearing was incorrectly installed and may cause premature failure of the transmission.
  • SSM 52773 Aug 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2023-2024 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not recognized b…
  • TSB 24-2078 Mar 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article supersedes TSB 23-2244 to add 2024 model year. Some 2020-2024 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (FHEV) full hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 1…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.