2022 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

35Engine complaints

14.7%Of all 238 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE62 · 26.1%

ENGINE35 · 14.7%

SERVICE BRAKES33 · 13.9%

POWER TRAIN31 · 13%

Unspecified / other26 · 10.9%

Share of the 238 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The local dealer was notified of the…”NHTSA complaint 11646567 — filed 03/05/2025

“MY 2022 Ford Escape THE ENGINE SHAKES REALLY BAD THERE ARE NEW BRAKES PADS ON MY CAR AND MY RIMS ARE FILL WITH DUST FROM…”NHTSA complaint 11620900 — filed 10/20/2024

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated and…”NHTSA complaint 11602379 — filed 07/15/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Escape: 35 of 238 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Escape have in total?

238 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.