2025 Ford Escape: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770269 (filed 10/10/2026): “I am requesting a serious investigation into potentially life-threatening steering, braking, and stability-control interventions in modern vehicles. i have experienced unexpected steering forces, directional changes, shaking, and behavior consistent with unintended wheel-specific braking across mul…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730884 (filed 04/13/2026): “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 local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721811 (filed 03/03/2026): “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 available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the ma…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE GAS 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE HEV 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: ESCAPE PHEV 2025
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