Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Ford Escape has 19 recalls, 229 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
19
Recalls
229
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 10, 2026
21V922000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrec...
22V149000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage ba...
22V191000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separa...
22V484000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 ...
22V859000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 c...
23V380000
ENGINE
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 eng...
24V187000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 ...
24V330000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Co...
24V852000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...
24V954000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more o...
25V133000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly...
25V165000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbe...
25V345000
ENGINE
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 eng...
25V442000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...
25V467000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 cr...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
25V829000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and de...
26V117000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor m...
26V123000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the c...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | There are no warning lamps on at this time but the transmission is not shifting at the right points.... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This recall has been in effect for over a year now with no remedy available. I have issues with my e... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While traveling on the interstate, the driver of the Ford Escape moved into the left lane from behin... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH on the intersta... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | STEERING | The steering rack and gear went completely while we were driving 60mph on the highway. We had absol... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission shudders and hesitates during low-speed operation, typically around 10-15 mph. Conditio... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | STEERING | Excessive bilateral play/backlash in the steering rack unit was identified by a 3rd party repair org... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I press on the gas pedal and the car won't move. I will be at a stop sign and I'll remove my foot f... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to Midas for a service appointment, and t... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Recall 25S76 manufacturer recall ID 25V467 NHTSA recall ID has been pending with an unavailable reme... |
| May 22, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Failed door check attachment point on driver side. Door has issues when opening and closing. |
| May 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Check engine light on with Powertrain Malfunction / REduced Power notification on myford pass app. S... |
| May 16, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sunroof fabric shade detached from roller arms meant to move shade open/closed. Plastic clips meant ... |
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has trouble turning back on after filling with gas. The engine clicks and sometimes will not... |
| May 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when opening the door, there was an abn... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fr... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is fluid accumulation under the engine air filter assembly. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down the road my passenger went to open the sunroof. That involves retracting the shad... |
| Apr 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Shortly after purchasing my 2022 Ford Escape, I began experiencing hesitation during acceleration, l... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owned a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26... |