2020–2026 · 6 model years · 3 recalls
We don't rate the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2026 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (8). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2020–2026.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 8 | 3 | 40 |
| 2025 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2023 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2022 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2021 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2020 Escape Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, body, glass & interior.
The 2026, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.