MYRModel Year Report

2022 Ford Escape

▲ Better than typical
2022 Ford Escape
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
233
Recalls
19

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 996 complaints 2002: 1,027 complaints 2003: 558 complaints 2004: 499 complaints 2004 2005: 1,394 complaints 2006: 464 complaints 2007: 254 complaints 2008: 1,974 complaints 2008 2009: 1,692 complaints 2010: 2,070 complaints 2011: 1,316 complaints 2012: 602 complaints 2012 2013: 2,748 complaints 2014: 2,086 complaints 2015: 1,083 complaints 2016: 1,116 complaints 2016 2017: 2,688 complaints 2018: 1,806 complaints 2019: 590 complaints 2020: 1,600 complaints 2021: 346 complaints 2022: 233 complaints 2022 233 2023: 99 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 996 complaints 2002: 1,027 complaints 2002 2003: 558 complaints 2004: 499 complaints 2004 2005: 1,394 complaints 2006: 464 complaints 2006 2007: 254 complaints 2008: 1,974 complaints 2008 2009: 1,692 complaints 2010: 2,070 complaints 2010 2011: 1,316 complaints 2012: 602 complaints 2012 2013: 2,748 complaints 2014: 2,086 complaints 2014 2015: 1,083 complaints 2016: 1,116 complaints 2016 2017: 2,688 complaints 2018: 1,806 complaints 2018 2019: 590 complaints 2020: 1,600 complaints 2020 2021: 346 complaints 2022: 233 complaints 2022 233 2023: 99 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2024 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 996 complaints 2002: 1,027 complaints 2002 2003: 558 complaints 2004: 499 complaints 2004 2005: 1,394 complaints 2006: 464 complaints 2006 2007: 254 complaints 2008: 1,974 complaints 2008 2009: 1,692 complaints 2010: 2,070 complaints 2010 2011: 1,316 complaints 2012: 602 complaints 2012 2013: 2,748 complaints 2014: 2,086 complaints 2014 2015: 1,083 complaints 2016: 1,116 complaints 2016 2017: 2,688 complaints 2018: 1,806 complaints 2018 2019: 590 complaints 2020: 1,600 complaints 2020 2021: 346 complaints 2022: 233 complaints 2022 233 2023: 99 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2024 2025: 25 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026

2022: 233 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20005
2001996
20021,027
2003558
2004499
20051,394
2006464
2007254
20081,974
20091,692
20102,070
20111,316
2012602
20132,748
20142,086
20151,083
20161,116
20172,688
20181,806
2019590
20201,600
2021346
2022233
202399
202476
202525
20263

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

27% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system.

Service brakes

15% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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While traveling on the interstate, the driver of the Ford Escape moved into the left lane from behind an 18-wheeler that had stopped while attempting to enter a turning lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15

The brakes failed completely, the pedal touched the ground. It is currently getting inspected a ford dealership. The vehicle was unable to stop causing it to crash into my house.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-14

Engine

14% · 32 reports
FIRE
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When accelerating Rpm needle jumps rapidly up and down. I’m noticing that I am not able to pick up speed in the car continues to jerk.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-25

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

The engine warning light came on and Autozone indicated that it involved the evap cannister purge valve.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Power train

13% · 31 reports
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There are no warning lamps on at this time but the transmission is not shifting at the right points. It seems to search a lot for the right gear. Also half the time you hit the gas there is severe transmission lag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-07

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 23 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

19 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2022-03-28Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system22V149000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S48.

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    2022-04-18Engine and engine cooling22V191000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022.

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    2022-08-17Service brakes, hydraulic21V922000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

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    2022-08-19Engine and engine cooling, structure22V484000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke.

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    2023-02-28Fuel system, gasoline22V859000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023.

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    2023-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-24 Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point
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    2024-04-11Recall queryClosed 2025-10-30 Underhood fires caused by fuel leak
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    2024-04-24Fuel system, gasoline24V187000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2024-05-03Engine23V380000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles.

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    2024-05-22Power train24V330000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.

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    2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

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    2025-04-11Power train25V133000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.

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    2025-04-22Fuel system, gasoline25V165000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.

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    2025-05-30Electrical system24V954000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.

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    2025-06-27Engine25V345000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.

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    2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

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    2026-06-03Structure25V829000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-06-23Back over prevention26V123000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11.

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    Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V467000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. and replace the high pressure fuel rail assembly and the fuel injector ,free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileVisibility26V117000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Ford Escape — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 62 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V467000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V117000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V149000 · Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system
  • Recall 22V191000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 21V922000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 22V484000 · Engine and engine cooling, structure
  • Recall 22V859000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V187000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V380000 · Engine
  • Recall 24V330000 · Power train
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V133000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V165000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V954000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V345000 · Engine
  • Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V829000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V123000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ

Is the 2022 Ford Escape reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford Escape is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Escape?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Escape have?
19 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.