2022 Ford Escape Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2022 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Most common 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	34
Service Brakes	12
Electrical System	12
Structure	7
Power Train	6
Unknown Or Other	5
Forward Collision Avoidance	4
Lane Departure	3
Visibility/Wiper	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2

What owners report

2026-10-24, Electrical System
Engaging & disengaging while parked and turned off. Lost of power while driving. Check engine light & wrench came on. Tried to get dealer to diagnose but they didn’t understand me with the engaging. Taking on dealer today’s for both issues. It went from about 50 mph to 25 mph

2026-10-20, Electrical System
On XXX, [XXX] performed Safety Recall 26C11 on my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid (R/O XXX). Immediately after the procedure, the vehicle’s onboard telematics modem became completely non-functional (blank ESN on the SYNC screen), disabling all emergency communication and FordPass vehicle connectivity. When I brought the failure to the dealership's attention under Ford Corporate CaseXXX and case CXH-XXX, Service Manager [XXX] formally refused to inspect or correct the post-recall malfunction unless I paid an upfront $219 diagnostic fee, stating in writing that 'Ford is not paying and the recall is not paying so we are at an impasse.' The dealer is imposing unauthorized diagnostic fees on vehicle o

2026-09-16, Power Train
"While driving my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, the vehicle suffered an abrupt powertrain failure. A wrench icon and check engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle immediately dropped into a low-speed mode that severely limited my throttle control on the road. I was unable to drive home and had to leave the vehicle on the road until I could get a tow. The vehicle is currently grounded and unsafe to operate at a Ford dealership lot. Ford customer service is actively refusing to authorize alternative transportation or honor the extended coverage parameters outlined in Customer Satisfaction Program 23N06, which covers this exact engine defect."

2026-09-09, Engine
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and a code for ABS Internal Module Failure was displayed. The contact was informed that further diagnostic tests were needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

2026-07-24, Power Train
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). On-site emergency personnel responded within minutes of the fire and the local fire department was on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. They cleared the incident (and d/c the 12V) within 32 minutes of arrival. Detroit Fire Department Incident: 202620101471. This vehicle was subject to Ford Safety Recall 23S27 and Customer Satisfaction Program 23N06, which address a manufacturing defect in the 2.5L HEV/PHEV engine. Under that recall, connecting rod bearing journals were not properly finished, causing premature bearing and engine failure th

2022 Ford Escape Hybrid questions

Does the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid?

Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (34), Service Brakes (12), Electrical System (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid has been fixed?

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