2022 Ford Escape Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 68 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (48% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 2 new complaints in the last 90 days

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

45,000

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No recall campaignsWeak spot: engine (48%)2 fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Engine (engine mechanics)48% · 31 complaints

Service Brakes (brakes)11% · 7 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)9% · 6 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)9% · 6 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3% · 2 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)3% · 2 complaints

“"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."”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2026

“The cloth that covers the sun roof sags into the car. One side of mine still holds the cloth mostly into place, but if that side breaks, the cloth will drop into the car which will make it impossible to see anything behind me. After receiving an estimate for repair, I was told by the repair tech that this was a common problem with these sun shade assemblies.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Nov 2025

“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.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2025

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“Water in the cab. Found online a few others have posted about clogged ac drip line. By the time you find it, your carpet is ruined. Have not Been able to locate the drip line.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2025

“The Panoramic Sunroof Drip Molding will not stay attached. When it falls, it can rip the sunshade causing it to hang down from the roof and block the drivers rear vision. The glue pads that are provided with the molding does not last long and it causes the molding to rattle with every bump as it starts failing. THE RIPPED SUNSCREEN HAS NOT HAPPENED TO MY CAR, BUT THE MOLDING PIECE DOES KEEP FALLING OFF...NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF ADHESIVE I USE!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2025

“Rear brakes squeak every time I back up in the cold weather, they have attempted to fix them, still not fixed. Then when driving about 10 MPH and coming to a stop, brakes will all the sudden grip and about throw you through the dash”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2025

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel intermittently displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and test driven, and the failure was duplicated. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective instrument cluster, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to cover a partial amount of the cost of repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2025

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2025

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the high voltage warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2025

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V954000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2025

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

How other years compare

2020worst year288 complaints · 1 recalls 2021122 complaints · 1 recalls 2022 (this page)68 complaints · 0 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Escape Hybrid years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA has 68 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most complained-about area is engine (48% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 45,000 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.