How common are electrical problems in the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?

NHTSA records 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid, which is 18% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Escape Hybrid.

At what mileage do these electrical failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 37,151 miles.

Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires and zero injuries linked to these Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid.

Is the 2021 Escape Hybrid worse than other years for electrical complaints?

Its 18% share of complaints is higher than most other model years listed, though 2023 (52%) and 2024 (50%) show higher shares among fewer total complaints.

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, 18% of its 122 total complaints. No related recalls are on file for this specific complaint set, and the median mileage at failure is 37,151 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 22; 18% of 122
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 37,151 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles unexpectedly lose electrical power or shut off while driving, sometimes tied to a faulty 12-volt battery.
Owners report the vehicle fails to start after being parked overnight, with no dashboard warning beforehand and doors only openable with the manual key.
High-voltage or hybrid battery warnings appear on the instrument panel, in some cases preventing the shifter from moving out of park.
Some owners describe intermittent loss-of-power messages tied to the hybrid battery that self-correct but recur.
A burning odor and smoke were reported coming from a seat area after driving, with no crash or confirmed fire recorded.
Several owners mention being told the vehicle was excluded from an existing electrical campaign despite having similar symptoms.

When 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2021, latest Aug 15, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200517 (10%)
200639 (18%)
200719 (15%)
200864 (14%)
200912 (8%)
20102 (3%)
20111 (3%)
20121 (7%)
20131 (20%)
202044 (15%)
202122 (18%)
202210 (15%)
202312 (52%)
20242 (50%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?: NHTSA records 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid, which is 18% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Escape Hybrid.
At what mileage do these electrical failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 37,151 miles.
Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires and zero injuries linked to these Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid.
Is the 2021 Escape Hybrid worse than other years for electrical complaints?: Its 18% share of complaints is higher than most other model years listed, though 2023 (52%) and 2024 (50%) show higher shares among fewer total complaints.