2021 Ford Escape Hybrid structure problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject: Formal Complaint – Recall 23B56 & 23S27 + Rental Car Reimbursement Demand – McCombs Ford (7111 NW Loop 410) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the unacceptable service I experienced at McCombs Ford West, located at 7111 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“My driver front door latch assembly failed at 42,153 miles. I had it inspected and repaired at the dealership. I had to pay out of pockets due to no longer being covered by the 3/36 warranty. The symptoms were that the driver front door would not lock at all. It took a while to figure this out as I…”
filed Sep 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 11% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 104 | 37% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.