Ford Escape Hybrid years to avoid
The Ford Escape Hybrid years to avoid are 2008, 2020, 2006, 2005, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
2,241
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2005–2024
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Escape Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 583 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 359 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 305 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 237 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 193 |
Every Escape Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 82 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 141 | 1 | |
| 2020avoid | 359 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 46 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 | |
| 2009avoid | 193 | 0 | |
| 2008avoid | 583 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 156 | 0 | |
| 2006avoid | 305 | 0 | |
| 2005avoid | 237 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Escape Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Escape Hybrid years to avoid are 2008, 2020, 2006, 2005, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Ford Escape Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Escape Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Escape Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Escape Hybrid has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,241 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.