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2022 Ford Escape: recalls and problems

21 recalls and 377 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

21recalls
377complaints
11crashes reported
6fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine102 · 27%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)62 · 16%
  • Electrical System52 · 14%
  • Power Train47 · 12%
  • Service Brakes47 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other39 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System32 · 8%
  • Structure32 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance12 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

"while driving my 2022 ford escape hybrid, the vehicle suffered an abrupt powertrain failure. a wrench icon and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle immediately dropped into a low-speed mode that severely limited my throttle control on the road. i was unable to drive home and had to leave the vehicle on the road until i could get a tow. the vehicle is currently grounded and unsafe to opera

Fuel/Propulsion System

car has act6ive recall from july 16th 2025 with no remedy related to the fuel injection system, car is currently experiencing fuel related mechanical failures , ford does not have a fix for these issues that can cause the car to catch fire while driving

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v467000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact had not experience

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine

The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and a code for abs internal module failure was displayed. the contact was informed that further diagnostic tests were needed to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the m

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Ford Escape SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ESCAPE, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.