2022 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

28Engine complaints

12.7%Of all 221 complaints

#4Most-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, GASOLINE58 · 26.2%

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 14.5%

POWER TRAIN28 · 12.7%

ENGINE28 · 12.7%

Unspecified / other24 · 10.9%

Share of the 221 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 #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Escape: 28 of 221 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

221 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 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 07/12/2026.