2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Structure:body Problems
NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How structure:body ranks on this vehicle
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
“Subject: Formal Complaint â Recall 23B56 & 23S27 + Rental Car Reimbursement Demand â McCombs Ford (7111 NW Loop 410) To Whom It May Concern…”NHTSA complaint 11750554 — filed 07/15/2026
“My driver front door latch assembly failed at 42,153 miles. I had it inspected and repaired at the dealership. I had to pay out of…”NHTSA complaint 11685429 — filed 09/06/2025
“Left front door check arm welds broken away (same as SMS 50150). Popping sound when door is used. Driver door difficult to open posing a…”NHTSA complaint 11622112 — filed 10/26/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure:body complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid have structure:body problems?
Structure:body is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid: 26 of 124 complaints on file (21%). 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 structure:body category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
