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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.

Best years to target

2025 96 · 2021 95 · 2022 92 · 2012 78

Years to approach with caution

2014 39

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.

202596/100
Buybest year

2 complaints · 1 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 2 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 2 recalls

202292/100
Buy

76 complaints · 2 recalls

202195/100
Buy

20 complaints · 1 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

201967/100
Caution

557 complaints · 3 recalls

201857/100
Caution

1,720 complaints · 4 recalls

201753/100
Caution

2,616 complaints · 4 recalls

201664/100
Caution

1,025 complaints · 4 recalls

201558/100
Caution

1,026 complaints · 9 recalls

201439/100
Avoid

2,067 complaints · 16 recalls

201344/100
Caution

2,743 complaints · 18 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201278/100
Buy

598 complaints · 2 recalls

201171/100
Buy

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Ford Escape Phev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Escape Phev as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.