CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Ford Escape has 19 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (63 reports).
2022 Ford Escape recalls
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape vehicles, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles, have a front windshield wiper motor that may fail.
Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View
The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2022 and 2025 Ford Escape vehicles may have liftgate hinge covers that are not properly secured.
Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk
The engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak.
Fuel Injector May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A fuel injector in the engine can crack and leak gasoline inside the engine compartment.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Engine Failure Can Release Oil and Fuel, Risking Engine Fire
Some 2020-2023 Ford Escape, 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Fuel Injector May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A fuel injector in these vehicles may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Vehicle May Shift Into Neutral and Lose Drive Power
Certain vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall may have hybrid powertrain control module software that can cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
High-Voltage Battery Can Short Circuit, Causing Power Loss or Fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Transmission May Shift to Neutral, Causing Loss of Power
The hybrid powertrain control module software in certain vehicles may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Fuel injector may crack and leak, raising fire risk
A fuel injector on certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles with 1.5L engines may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Engine failure can cause compartment fire
Certain hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines may fail, releasing engine oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment.
Fuel injector can crack and leak, creating fire risk
A fuel injector on this vehicle's 1.5L engine may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Engine failure can spill oil and fuel vapor, risking a fire
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles with a 2.5L hybrid (HEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine may have a problem.
Oil leak can raise fire risk in 1.5L engine
The engine oil separator housing can crack and develop an oil leak.
Battery May Fail, Causing Sudden Loss of Drive Power
The high voltage traction battery in certain hybrid vehicles may fail, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power while you are driving.
Rear brake linings may reduce braking performance
Certain 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles may have rear brake linings that were manufactured incorrectly.
Most common 2022 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 63 |
| Service Brakes | 33 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 |
What owners report
While driving I pushed the switch to open my sunroof. The motor began pulling the sunshade back when I heard a loud popping/cracking noise. This was the large black plastic piece falling off due to lack of adhesive. The plastic part basically ripped the shade off the rails and it is now stuck in the headliner of the car. This is such shoddy design, and it is extremely dangerous. What if this happens while driving at high speeds with people in the back. Ford should do something about this as I have seen many, many people complain of the same issue. And of course it is never covered under warranty so people are out like $1500 to get it fixed.
This recall has not been resolved by Ford in a timely manner while newer recalls have been announced and remedies were made available.
When attempting to turn, the steering wheel locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts. The check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel, with an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
2022 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2022 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape: Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View; Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk; Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk; Fuel Injector May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Escape?
Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (63), Service Brakes (33), Engine (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.