2022 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Fuel System (63), Gasoline (63), Service Brakes (34).
Key takeaways
- 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 63 | 27% |
| Gasoline | 63 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 14% |
| Engine | 33 | 14% |
| Power Train | 31 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 10% |
| Structure | 20 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Steering | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-13
This recall has not been resolved by Ford in a timely manner while newer recalls have been announced and remedies were made available.
Steering - filed 2026-10-01
When attempting to turn, the steering wheel locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-30
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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacture...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.