Complaint volume
222 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2022 Ford Escape Complaints
222 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2022 Ford Escape, grouped by component category.
222 Total complaints
6 Crash reports
4 Fire reports
6 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 6 crash reports, 4 fire reports, 6 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 63 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 40,936 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, unknown or other?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2022 Ford Escape?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2022 Ford Escape
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How severe are the 2022 Ford Escape complaints?
6 Crash
4 Fire
6 Injury
0 Fatality
9 Towed
5 Medical attention
What are the most common 2022 Ford Escape complaint categories?
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 50
SERVICE BRAKES 25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
STRUCTURE 15
ENGINE 11
POWER TRAIN 10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4
222 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact mentioned that a recall notice was received confirming that parts were available and to contact a local dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2022 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-859. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | i was sold the 2022 escape by clement ford in ofallon mo. It was brand new with open safety recalll till this day they have not informed me of this safety recall purchased 12/3/2022 today is 2/7/2023 no letter nothing. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate inadvertently opened and closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 5,000 |
| Jan 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | I used to drive my Ford Escape just perfectly and I was happy. I liked it. One day in December 2022, I drove my car normally and perfectly during the day. Then, after work, I went to do my shopping. After I finished shopping, I drove my car again. I changed the cruise control settings. After less than a mile, I was tuning left at low and normal speed less than 10MPH. Suddenly, I found the car accelerated on its own and I lost the control of the wheel. I did not feel the pedals under my feet, no resistance. Every thing was out of my control. Then, the car hit a tree. Fortunately, no injury, I had a pain lasted for weeks, but no injury. There are huge smokes, but no fire. The car was declared as a total loss, and I lost a lot of money. After that I was curious what happened to me. I found complaints about Ford Escape, in which the drivers stating the same experience as mine. The accelerated on its own after adjusting the cruise control. That’s inspired me to complain and warn other driver about the safety of this car. I don’t know the main reason the car accelerated, but I hope it will be investigated. However, I found that Ford has a recall in the last week of November (a week before my accident) related to fuel injection. I searched again and I found that the problems on car’s computer, fuel injector or ECU could lead to uncontrolled amount of fuel passing to the engine and may cause acceleration or burn. I am very lucky that the acceleration didn’t hit people or the car burnt from speed and heat. Again, I don’t know what happened, but I hope it will be investigated to safe lives of others. Photos can be supported upon request. The car is now with the insurance company. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Towed | Unknown |
| Dec 2022 | TIRES | 225/75R 17 NEW CAR, 3000 MILES ON IT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HEAR THE RAPID THUMPING. LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS NEAR AN EXIT AND LUCKILY PULLED OFF TO SAFETY. BECAUSE THERE IS A CONTINENTAL TIRE RECALL ON 3 SPECIFIC TIRES I WANTED TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITH MY NEW TIRES. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD THAT I WOULD HAVE RUN OVER TO CAUSE THIS . MY SAFETY COULD HAVE BEEN JEAPORDIZED AND OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while using the liftgate, the liftgate failed to stay open. The contact stated that the trunk fell and struck her on the head causing a minor injury. No medical attention was sought. On another occasion, while seated in the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound before the trunk opened independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 2,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 2,000 |
| Nov 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | There is an issue with the brakes and brake dust covers the wheel. The brakes have been squealing when pressed since the vehicle was leased. Each time I inquired at the dealership I was told it was because the brakes were new. Since they brakes continued to squeal after months, I asked service to look at them for me. They did, and said everything looked fine. As of now the front driver side wheel is completely covered in a black substance. Possibly brake dust and the brakes still squeal. I am concerned about the safety of my brakes. I took photos and sent them to my dealership today. This has been on ongoing problem since day one. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal popping sound was coming from the vehicle with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while in reverse(R), a loud humming sound was coming from the vehicle while stopped or while in motion. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 8,000 |
| Oct 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Service engine soon light came on, and the car was very slow to get up to speed and it would no exceed 15MPH. Took it to the dealership and it was initially discussed as a crankshaft sensors that needed cleaning but while cleaning it they notices metal pieces in the oil. I was "recommended" an oil change that I had to pay out of pocket. and that did not solve the issue. Took the car back to the dealer and as of right now they are looking into replacing the engine entirely. Sill no ETA | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Extreme brake dust on both front wheels / rims. Concerned that brake pad friction lining was manufactured incorrectly, and worried about possible brake fade. Currently 4,800 miles on vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The overall braking performance on my new Escape has left me very concerned about the safety and dependability of my brakes. The brakes are unreasonably loud and down right startling, especially at low speeds. They often times feel, react, and sound as if they are wet; even when they are bone dry. My brakes will often times stop the vehicle abruptly and feel too grabby while making a loud noise. The brakes are also producing an excessive amount of brake dust on the wheels. I had my vehicle checked out by a Ford dealer, and they confirmed this is "normal" for this type of vehicle and that no fix is currently available. A simple internet search revealed many others who are experiencing the same problem. Something is really not right here. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the headlight assembly had begun to delaminate which reduced the effectiveness of the headlights illumination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the failure with the headlight assembly and order the replacement headlights. The contact had the driver’s side headlight replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. | Crash: No Fire: No | 1,500 |
| Sep 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Front headlights covers are turning brown inside and ford motor company states to wait till it get worse and it a 2022 escape SE it should be replaced due to the care is new this problem is filed Carothers states and none of the ford companies are willing to replace them due to it’s too much for new ones and it looks like it my problem now the I have the car This matter needs to be fixed and not wait till it get worse and I get in an accident in the night | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Aug 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | On June 21 Inn the afternoon my wife and I were driving on I-94 near Minneapolis, MN in a rental car. Suddenly the car started accelerating on its own – and the acceleration was aggressive (“pedal to the metal” type acceleration). I hit the brakes but nothing happened. As the car continued to accelerate I pumped the brakes taped on the accelerator and hit the ignition switch but nothing would slow the car. I could see congestion further ahead of us with slow moving vehicles and all lanes occupied. I started looking for an escape route – one that would hopefully enable us to survive while not hurting/injuring others. To my right I saw a an entry or exit ramp and on the other side of the ramp was an embankment. I turned toward the embankment, crossing the ramp and going up the embankment not knowing what was on the other side of it. I must have been going at least 100 mph when I topped the embankment. As we went over the embankment I looked down and saw a parking lot that looked vacant. It seemed to me that the parking lot was 6-8 feet below us (the EMT later said it was 10-12 ft). We both lost consciousness when we hit the ground in the parking lot (and the air bags deployed). When we regained consciousness we had hit an object in the parking lot. The rescue squad arrived soon thereafter. An hour earlier that afternoon I was adjusting the cruise control when suddenly the car accelerated unexpectedly. I hit the brakes and the cruise control went off as it should. I then attempted to adjust it again and again the car accelerated unexpectedly. This time when I hit the brakes the car continued to accelerate. I pumped the brakes but the acceleration continued. The car finally stopped accelerating when I turned the cruise control off. I wondered if I should continue using the cruise control since it had malfunctioned but decided to try it and it seemed to be working so I continued on using the cruise control. In hindsight that was a serious mistake. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Towed Medical attention | Unknown |
| Jul 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun reflected on the metallic dashboard trim and obstructed the contact’s view while driving. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed that way. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer and the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 0. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2022 | SEATS | There is an uncomfortable bulge in the front passenger heated seat. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated he noticed excessive brake dust on both front wheels. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also called the local dealer: Bob Poynter Ford (1873 E Tipton St, Seymour, IN 47274: (812) 522-2040) and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7. | Crash: No Fire: No | 7 |
| May 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed by his local dealer, an abnormal oil odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact inspected the engine and discovered that oil had leaked around the oil reservoir cap. Upon further inspection, the dipstick showed that the oil level was 3/8 of an inch over the oil limit. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where he explained to the service manager what he had discovered. Another oil change was performed and once the vehicle was returned, the same failure persisted upon inspection. The contact then performed his own oil change and the defect remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,600. | Crash: No Fire: No | 3,600 |