2022 Ford Escape Problems & Complaints

Most common 2022 Ford Escape problems

• Fuel & propulsion system~49,000 miles
  8737%
• Engine & cooling~45,000 miles
  3816%
• Brakes~20,000 miles
  3414%
• Transmission & drivetrain~23,000 miles
  3214%
• Other / not specified
  2511%
• Body & structure~10,000 miles
  208%
• Electrical system~91,000 miles
  198%
• Driver assistance~55,000 miles
  167%
• Speed control & acceleration~35,000 miles
  94%
• Steering
  63%
• Lights~2,000 miles
  52%
• Seat belts~34,000 miles
  52%
• Suspension~49,000 miles
  52%
• Seats
  42%
• Air bags~34,000 miles
  42%
• Wheels & tires~6,000 miles
  31%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~10,000 miles
  31%
• Locks & latches~5,000 miles
  10%
• A/C & heater~60,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 237 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Escape complaints by model year

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2022 Ford Escape recalls (19)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2022 Ford Escape:

What 2022 Ford Escape owners say

Fuel & propulsion system all 87 →

I am writing to formally demand immediate action regarding my 2022 Ford Escape, VIN [redacted] a 0% financing plan and Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Since purchase, the Escape has suffered serious safety defects, including gasoline fumes inside the cabin, burning odors, and repeated performance failures tied to the fuel system. On [redacted] and again on [redacted], the vehicle flamed up while being driven, requiring emergency intervention to extinguish. In August 2025, Ford issued Safety Recall 25S76, admitting that these vehicles may suffer fuel injector cracking, fuel leaks, and under-hood fires while being driven. Ford further admitted that no permanent repair remedy exists. The interim software update provided does not correct the defect. As a retired U.S. Army Combat Medic and Purple Heart recipient, I live with PTSD triggered by vehicle fires and explosions. …

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 upon refueling the vehicle at the gas station, the vehicle failed to start immediately on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. Additionally, while driving approximately 7-8 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The message "Car Automatically Shifts to Park" was displayed. The contact shifted to park(P). The vehicle was restarted after a minute, and the contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where Diagnostic Trouble Codes for the fuel injectors were retrieved. …

Engine & cooling all 38 →

The contact owned a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact heard two loud explosions, when the contact looked outside the vehicle was in flames, causing the siding of the contact's home siding to melt. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated, but the contact smelled an odor of fuel coming from the vehicle before the explosion. No one was injured and a police report was filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500.

I am writing to formally demand immediate action regarding my 2022 Ford Escape, VIN [redacted] a 0% financing plan and Ford's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Since purchase, the Escape has suffered serious safety defects, including gasoline fumes inside the cabin, burning odors, and repeated performance failures tied to the fuel system. On [redacted] and again on [redacted], the vehicle flamed up while being driven, requiring emergency intervention to extinguish. In August 2025, Ford issued Safety Recall 25S76, admitting that these vehicles may suffer fuel injector cracking, fuel leaks, and under-hood fires while being driven. Ford further admitted that no permanent repair remedy exists. The interim software update provided does not correct the defect. As a retired U.S. Army Combat Medic and Purple Heart recipient, I live with PTSD triggered by vehicle fires and explosions. …

Brakes all 34 →

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that when the weather was humid or it rained, the sound was louder. The contact related the failure to TSB: 23-2308 (Moaning Noise When in Reverse; in cold weather and/or high humidity); however, the vehicle was not included in the TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 50 MPH, added pressure needed was needed while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she was concerned that the brakes might properly fail to stop the vehicle and cause an accident. Additionally, the contact stated that during inclement weather while shifted into reverse(R), there was a loud screeching sound coming from the brake pedal while the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

2022 Ford Escape engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.