Ford Escape Phev years to avoid
The Ford Escape Phev years to avoid are 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
142
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2020–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Escape Phev years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 101 |
Every Escape Phev year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2022avoid | 101 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Escape Phev years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Escape Phev years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ford Escape Phev?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Escape Phev years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Escape Phev have?
Across all model years, the Escape Phev has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.