2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 442 |
| 2009 | 152 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2020 | 281 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
48% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
We were driving on the interstate and the car began to make a metallic clicking/ticking sound. We started to move to the shoulder as we thought it might be a tire issue when we saw an orange glow reflected on the concrete.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231017
On November 12, 2022 at approximately 1:00 p.m. an incident occurred with my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid in Columbia, MO. As I was parking in the Forum Theater parking lot, the engine surged and I had no brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20221201
19% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
On November 12, 2022 at approximately 1:00 p.m. an incident occurred with my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid in Columbia, MO. As I was parking in the Forum Theater parking lot, the engine surged and I had no brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20221201
11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.