Ford Escape Hybrid problems by year
2,004 complaints across 7 model years, 2005–2021. 2008 draws the most at 584; 2007 the fewest at 156.
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Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold as much as how reliable they were. A popular model year will always look worse than a rare one. Compare the dominant failure system between years rather than the raw totals.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | Top reported system | Crashes | Fires | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 237 | Service brakes (16.5%) | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 305 | Service brakes (18.7%) | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 156 | Service brakes (19.9%) | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 584most | Service brakes (22.1%) | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 194 | Steering (36.1%) | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 370 | Structure (28.6%) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 158 | Engine (22.8%) | 2 | 3 | 0 |