2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

36Engine complaints

29%Of all 124 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE36 · 29%

STRUCTURE:BODY26 · 21%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 15.3%

Unspecified / other17 · 13.7%

POWER TRAIN14 · 11.3%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“My engine failed while driving. Towed to Ford dealership, found out about recall 23S27. Symptoms were the EXACT same but ford is refusing to cover…”NHTSA complaint 11651570 — filed 03/30/2025

“I purchased my car in September and in October my check engine light came on and a wrench light. I think could not go above…”NHTSA complaint 11628436 — filed 12/02/2024

“Had software update performed by dealer for 23S27 recall. Two weeks later sitting at a light amber box appeared that said check manual and had…”NHTSA complaint 11614119 — filed 09/12/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid: 36 of 124 complaints on file (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.