Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Escape has 15 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.
15
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V869000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting i...
22V149000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage ba...
24V954000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more o...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The entire dashboard/infotainment interface will lose power suddenly. The car will struggle to start... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for the State Inspec... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle will completely cut off when stopped at lights sometimes. And I have to turn off vehicle and... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There is an open recall that is unrepaired on the door but my problem is same as thousands of custom... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1. The Sunroof/Moonroof overhead fabric lining fell off the tracks when moving back, yes. 2. My saf... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I see no recalls for 2021 Ford Escape SEL AWD 2.0L. Vehicle was parked next to house under carport a... |
| May 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon having the A/C unit serviced, the ... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Left Driver door making popping sound when opening or closing due to spot welds failing. Left Driver... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Speed is telling me the limit is 80 when there is no speed limit like that in the area and the speed... |
| Jul 5, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I just had it in the shop. The car acts like there is going to be a collision when nothing is in fro... |
| Jan 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | I rented this Ford Escape from Avis this month and ran into what could have been an incredibly dange... |
| Sep 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | In September 2021 the car had 2 incidents of not being able to stop with the brakes while backing do... |
| Sep 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH to enter ... |