MYRModel Year Report

2022 Ford Escape Hybrid

▲ Better than typical
2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:48:40.717Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escape Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2005: 178 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 443 complaints 2009: 153 complaints 2009 2010: 59 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2011 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2020: 286 complaints 2021: 122 complaints 2021 2022: 67 complaints 2022 2023: 23 complaints 2023 2024: 4 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2022: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005178
2006219
2007124
2008443
2009153
201059
201137
201215
20135
2020286
2021122
202267
202323
20244
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 49%

49% of complaints: engine — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford Escape HEV caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260724

Also filed under STRUCTURE and POWER TRAIN

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

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2010 ● 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2020 ◆ 2006

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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 49% 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.