OverviewSpecificationsPrice
Ford Escape FWD HEV
Ford Escape FWD HEV (2024)
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⚠ 3 complaints
Status
Certified
Long track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5 L
Fuel TypeRegular
TransmissioneCVT
Combined MPG39 MPG
Ford Escape FWD HEV Comparison with Similar Vehicles
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Price$31,045–$39,960$44,700–$55,500$28,650–$37,500$32,375–$36,075——
Engine Capacity2.5 L2L2L2L2.5L2.5L
Fuel TypeRegularPremiumRegularRegular Gas and ElectricityRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
TransmissioneCVTAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AM-S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)Automatic (AV-S6)
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDLarge CarsMidsize CarsSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 Ford Escape FWD HEV offers a compelling blend of efficiency and SUV practicality, boasting a certified safety status and impressive fuel economy. With its hybrid powertrain and front-wheel drive, it's designed for economical daily driving.

Pros
  • Certified safety status
  • No recalls on record
  • Excellent city MPG
  • Strong combined MPG
Cons
  • 3 complaints on record
  • Highway MPG lower than city
Complaints3 total
FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while parked at the residence, the vehicle's doors failed to unlock, and the vehicle failed to start. A dealer's mobile technician replaced the 12-Volts battery at the contact's residence, and the vehicle became operable. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact expressed concerned about the recall fire risk. The manufacturer was/was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 9,700.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V091000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and a software update was completed to monitor any issues with the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages "Blind Spot Fault System", "Cross Traffic System Fault", "Front Camera Fault service required", "Free collision assist not available", and "Check parking sensor" were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an over-the-air (OTA) update was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,700.
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Certified9 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 95. 2 data points. v3 scoring.
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