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The contact owns a 2025 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 dealer was contacted. 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 informed the contact that the recall remedy would be available in August 2026. The contact had not experienced a failure.

FORD ESCAPE PHEV 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Date: 3/7/2026  I am submitting this complaint regarding a potentially serious safety issue with my 2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid manufactured by Ford Motor Company.  My vehicle began displaying multiple warning messages including âHigh Voltage Battery Warning,â âPowertrain Malfunction,â and âService Engine Soon.â These warnings appeared while the vehicle was charging using a Level 2 charger, which raises significant concerns about the safety and reliability of the vehicleâs high-voltage electrical system.  After these warnings appeared, I brought the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle has now been in the repair shop for approximately 30 days, reportedly waiting on parts related to the high-voltage battery or powertrain system.  This situation raises several concerns:  The possibility of a defect in the high-voltage battery system.  The potential for sudden loss of power or drivetrain failure.  The risk associated with charging a vehicle that displays high-voltage battery warnings.  Extended vehicle downtime due to the lack of available replacement parts.  Given the critical safety implications of high-voltage battery systems in plug-in hybrid vehicles, I respectfully request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigate whether this issue represents a broader defect affecting other vehicles of the same model.

2025 Ford Escape FWD PHEV — vehicle data sourced from FuelEconomy.gov.

The 2025 Ford Escape FWD PHEV offers an efficient and versatile driving experience, combining regular gas and electricity for impressive fuel economy. With a certified safety status and a strong environmental score, this plug-in hybrid SUV is a smart choice for eco-conscious drivers.

	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025	2026
Price	—	—	—	$40,510	—	—
Engine Capacity	2.5L	2.5L	2.5L	2.5L	2.5 L	1.5L
Fuel Type	Regular Gas and Electricity	Regular Gas and Electricity	Regular Gas and Electricity	Regular Gas and Electricity	Regular Gas and Electricity	Regular
Transmission	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	eCVT	Automatic 8-spd
Body Type	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	SUV	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Ford Escape FWD PHEV (2025) Specifications