2026 Ford Escape Phev recalls and problems

The 2026 Ford Escape Phev has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 Escape Phev model years — 7th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Feb 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V091000 · 25,237 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Ford Escape Phev years

2020: 1 complaints20202021: 22 complaints20212022: 80 complaints2022802023: 13 complaints20232024: 8 complaints20242025: 4 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Ford Escape Phev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Ford Escape Phev, the latest from Feb 17, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Escape Phev?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.