2022 Ford Escape Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 229 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Escape overview page.
What owners report
“First problem I have with my 2022 Ford escape was the purge valve not sealing within the emissions system. Caused the check engine light to…”NHTSA complaint 11649155 — filed 03/18/2025
“Transmission got stuck in 6th gear doing 80 miles per hour on the highway. Was unable to upshift or downshift. Had to switch driving modes…”NHTSA complaint 11645695 — filed 03/01/2025
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination, the vehicle failed to shift into park(P). The message…”NHTSA complaint 11633364 — filed 12/31/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Ford Escape have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Escape: 31 of 229 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Escape have in total?
229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
