2022 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Fuel injection system
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  210%
• 25k–50k
  945%
• 50k–75k
  735%
• 75k–100k
  210%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ford Escape owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a stoplight and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to move forward and stalled. Several codes were displayed, including Charging System Service Now with the Battery Warning light illuminated. The vehicle lost power, and the hazard lights were inoperable. The contact stepped outside the vehicle to direct traffic around the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator and battery had failed. The battery and alternator were replaced. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the accelerator pedal had to be pumped several times for the vehicle to start. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. The failure had occurred while the vehicle was idling at a stoplight. The vehicle was turned off and the contact waited for several minutes before the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with several unknown codes. The contact stated that the diagnostic codes were like the failure description for the unrepaired recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact explained to the dealer about the unrepaired recall; however, the contact was informed that the repair had already been performed on the vehicle. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair would not be performed a second time free of charge. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,500.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle began to skid, and there was smoke coming from the engine and the exhaust. The wrench symbol was displayed. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the turbocharger and the engine became inoperable. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that there would be no action unless the vehicle blew up or there was a fatality. The failure mileage was approximately 49,100.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer confirmed that parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a half image while operating. The failure caused in a minor crash while the vehicle was in reverse(R) and damaged the contact's vehicle and another vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked abnormally and nearly stalled. The RPM fluctuated, indicating a failure with the fuel system. The dealer was contacted in December 2025, but was unable to schedule an appointment for the recall repair because the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,600.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer several times however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park(P), the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and taken to the dealer and diagnosed with turbo, catalytic converter failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that fuel can be smelled while driving, and experienced loss of power, warning lights service engine soon and engine has detected a fault illuminated on the instrument panel. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Fuel System complaints in other Escape years