Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Ford Escape has 26 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
26
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle has an issue with braking system. When attempting to stop, the brake pedal required much mor... |
| Apr 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal there ... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have a 2022 Ford Escape and the rear brakes started making a noise in reverse. I know Ford has a ... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear brakes were making squealing a... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing approximately 3 MPH, the bra... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes are moaning when backing up. and there is a grabbing sensation when trying to stop, I have to... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | When backing up, the brakes and going forward to stop, the brakes are making a loud, moaning sound. ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle in reverse(R),... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes failed completely, the pedal touched the ground. It is currently getting inspected a ford... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the b... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Case#11516274 Ford Motor Company puts metal in there brake pads watch causes a massive amount of bra... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the accelerat... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | - Brakes make a rough squeeling or scrubbing noise when applied. This intensifies when wet or humid ... |
| Nov 4, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while in reverse and depressing the bra... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | Rear brakes squeak/moan when in reverse. The recent TSB from Ford states this is a recurring issue ... |
| Jul 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, there was an abnormal ... |
| Apr 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving appr... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, there was ... |
| Mar 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Purchased the SUV March 4, 2023. Within the first couple of days, when coming to a stop, backing out... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the brake ped... |