Home · Ford
Ford Escape Phev: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
2 complaints · 1 recalls
4 complaints · 2 recalls
7 complaints · 2 recalls
76 complaints · 2 recalls
20 complaints · 1 recalls
1 complaints · 1 recalls
557 complaints · 3 recalls
1,720 complaints · 4 recalls
2,616 complaints · 4 recalls
1,025 complaints · 4 recalls
1,026 complaints · 9 recalls
2,067 complaints · 16 recalls
2,743 complaints · 18 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
598 complaints · 2 recalls
1,312 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2025?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Ford Escape Phev’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Ford Escape Phev head-to-head →