Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 11, 2021
Ford 2021 Escape Electrical System Recall: Risk of Sudden Power Loss
Ford is recalling one 2021 Escape with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain due to potential sudden loss of drive power causing crash risk. Free battery replacement available.
“Ford 2021 Escape Electrical System Recall: Risk of Sudden Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80366-ford-2021-escape-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-sudden-power. Based on NHTSA recall #21V869000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V869000).
Ford Motor Company recalled one 2021 Ford Escape hybrid vehicle due to a potential high voltage battery failure that causes sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on October 11, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Escape, 2021
What to do
A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on file since January 29, 2010. Recent Ford recalls include a 2026-10-22 notice for the Bronco regarding roof detachment and a 2026-10-06 recall for the F-450 SD involving an inaccurate speedometer. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-07-30 Cadillac Escalade IQ electrical system recall, a 2026-06-18 Toyota Lexus RZ electrical system recall, and a 2026-04-17 Land Rover Range Rover Sport electrical recall.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects one 2021 Ford Escape with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule battery replacement.
Get Battery Replacement
A dealer will replace the high voltage battery at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 51 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V869000 — Ford 2021 Escape Electrical System Recall: Risk of Sudden Power Loss
Hello,
I own a Ford 2021 Escape Electrical System Recall: Risk of Sudden Power Loss that is covered by recall 21V869000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: A dealer will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. The owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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