CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Ford Escape Phev has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2023 Ford Escape Phev recalls
Battery cell defect can cause loss of power or fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure in these plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit, leading to battery failure.
Most common 2023 Ford Escape Phev problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
Following the 24S79 thermal safety recall remedy, the high-voltage battery pack coolant pump failed, throwing code P0CFF:00:E8 in the BECM network. The manufacturer is denying warranty coverage on this unique hybrid thermal safety component, leaving the high-voltage battery pack uncooled.
vehicle threw code P0CFF, risking thermal management failure.Ford is refusing to honor the emissions/hybrid defect mandates, leaving a known thermal defect active on a high-voltage system. They're refusing to cover this under warranty for me.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact contacted another dealer, Sheehy Ford of Richmond (10601 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Purchased a 2023 Ford escape PHEV in May 2023. In January 2025, a safety recall 24S79, Ford explicitly instructed owners to immediately stop plugging in their vehicles and to avoid using external charging cables entirely. Then in February of 2026 after a year not being able to charge, recall 25SC4 was issued, advising owners to limit charging to a maximum of 80% capacity and operate exclusively in "Auto EV" mode. For 18+ months this vehicle has not been able to operate as advertised.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was jump-started and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V789000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and the contact associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted, and the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact not to charge the vehicle to full capacity to avoid the failure
2023 Ford Escape Phev questions
Does the 2023 Ford Escape Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Escape Phev: Battery cell defect can cause loss of power or fire; Battery Cell Defect Can Cause Power Loss and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Escape Phev?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Ford Escape Phev has been fixed?
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