2024 Ford Escape Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-06 · SSM 54808 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the instrument panel cluster (ipc) in 2023-2026 escape and 2025-2026 maverick hybrid vehicles has a power gauge section on the left side of the display. this power gauge section has a white or gray engine icon that is specifically used to indicate when the vehicle is operating in a specific hybrid m
Engine 2026-03-06 · SSM 54631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020-2026 escape and 2022-2026 maverick 2.5l duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. this may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. wsm, section 309-00 exhaust system > 2.5l duratec hybrid > removal and installation > exhaust heat exchanger has been r
Service Brakes 2025-09-26 · SSM 54250 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2025 escape hybrid/maverick hybrid/nautilus hybrid/f-150 non-lightning/f-super duty/bronco and 2025 expedition/navigator/ranger vehicles where customers have installed an aftermarket supplemental braking system may experience a discharged 12-volt battery after recreational towing. this may
Electrical System 2025-05-20 · 24N19 · Other
certain 2020-2024 model year escape and 2021-2024 model year corsair plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phev) – high voltage battery replacement
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-04 · SSM 53352 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when replacing the 12v battery on 2022-2025 escape hybrid vehicles, download and run the battery type configuration application using the latest version of the ford diagnostic and repair system (fdrs) scan tool.
Power Train 2024-09-10 · 24B26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in all of the affected vehicles, the transmission sun gear bearing was incorrectly installed and may cause premature failure of the transmission.
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What owners report
2025-09-08 · Electrical System · 2,300 mi“the contact owns a 2024 ford escape. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the "battery saver mode" message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the battery was not fully charged. the vehicle was charged, but the failure reoccurred a week later and had reoccurred approximately…”
2025-05-07 · Unknown Or Other“about 2 weeks ago our 2024 escape had a back-up camera freeze event just like was happening on our 2023 ford maverick. the maverick had a recall for the problem but as of now no recall yet listed for the escape having the same issue.…”
2025-05-01 · Electrical System“wireless apple carplay keeps disconnecting! all the time, phone calls drop all the time and sometimes the system refuses to connect to my phone. all updates are up to date and i always see wireless apple carplay improvements... nothing at all has happened. please fix if possible!…”
2024-12-26 · Engine“sudden catastrophic engine failure in less than 6 months, brand new. winter weather driving, onset of engine sounds then louder with grinding noises, loss of power and cessation. of function. i was stranded in the mountains with little to no phone function..had to arrange tow 1 hour away to nearest ford dealership. poor customer service jus…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.