2022 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Fuel System (63), Gasoline (63), Engine (35).
Key takeaways
- 238 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 | 26% |
| Gasoline | 63 | 26% |
| Engine | 35 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 14% |
| Power Train | 31 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 8% |
| Structure | 20 | 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%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-31
In early XXX, my 2022 Ford Escape SE (1.5L EcoBoost) experienced repeated engine stalls while my wife was driving with our children inside. The vehicle had only 33,028 miles. Whenever the A/C was engaged, the engine stalled and could not restart normally until the A/C was turned off. With the A/C off, the vehicle could...
Engine - filed 2026-10-31
E29 light-emission malfunction warning indicator. Large evaporation leak. Dealer notified and repaired 10/16/26 at 54,399 miles and 10/27/26 at 54,835 miles. Items not under warranty.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-20
While driving I pushed the switch to open my sunroof. The motor began pulling the sunshade back when I heard a loud popping/cracking noise. This was the large black plastic piece falling off due to lack of adhesive. The plastic part basically ripped the shade off the rails and it is now stuck in the headliner of the ca...
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More for the 2022 Ford Escape
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.