How common are structure and body complaints on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid, which is 27% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the door weld issue on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Escape Hybrid, despite several owners requesting one.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 Escape Hybrid is 32,500 miles.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to these complaints, but 1 injury was reported.

How does the 2021 Escape Hybrid compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2021 model's 33 Structure & Body complaints are fewer than the 2020 model's 108 complaints, though 2020 makes up 38% of its own year's total complaints versus 27% for 2021.

2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 33 of 122 total complaints (27%) on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid, with median failure mileage at 32,500 miles. No related recall is listed. The dominant pattern is driver-side door spot welds failing, causing popping noises and window problems.

Structure & Body complaints: 33; 27% of 122
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 32,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver-side door spot welds or hinge welds fail, producing a loud popping sound when opening or closing the door.
Failed door welds cause the window to have trouble rolling up or down, or the door to swing open or bind.
A metal bracket or piece inside the front driver's seat pokes the driver while driving.
Abnormal noise from the front end at highway speed traced to a floorboard failure that dealers could not resolve.
Loud noise and vibration from the hood at highway speed persist despite repeatedly opening and closing it.
Owners report that door components with broken welds affect smooth operation of the driver door latch mechanism.

When 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2022, latest Jul 15, 2026.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2023 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

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

200524 (13%)
20069 (4%)
20071 (1%)
20083 (1%)
20091 (1%)
20102 (3%)
20111 (3%)
20123 (20%)
20131 (20%)
2020108 (38%)
202133 (27%)
20228 (12%)
20232 (9%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Escape Hybrid, which is 27% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the door weld issue on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Escape Hybrid, despite several owners requesting one.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 Escape Hybrid is 32,500 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to these complaints, but 1 injury was reported.
How does the 2021 Escape Hybrid compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2021 model's 33 Structure & Body complaints are fewer than the 2020 model's 108 complaints, though 2020 makes up 38% of its own year's total complaints versus 27% for 2021.