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Buying a used 2023 Ford Escape Phev? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2023 plug-in hybrid carries the same two critical recalls as the prior year, both on the high-voltage battery: potential battery failure and fire risk. Neither includes a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Owner complaint volume is very low — 11 unverified reports filed with NHTSA, 8 of them electrical system, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported. The thin complaint record means the battery recall repair history, not owner-reported trouble, is the main thing to pin down.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm by VIN that both critical battery recalls have been remedied, with dealer paperwork
- Ask the seller whether the vehicle has had any high-voltage battery or charging repairs
- Charge it and drive in EV mode, watching for warning lights or electrical faults
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Ford Escape Phev
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid battery may fail | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid battery fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
11 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |