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2026 Ford Escape Phev Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Ford Escape Phev has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Ford Escape Phev, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Ford Escape Phev owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Escape Phev, describing incidents dated August 29, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11760581 · Filed
When driving on the highway. The moonroof cloth screen was open and began hearing a crackling sound coming from the moonroof when suddenly shattered and collapsed inward.
High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
NHTSA #26V091000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 25,237 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25SC4 · Owners notified September 4, 2026 · Vehicles built through December 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Safety consequence
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
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