2022 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

32Service Brakes complaints

14.5%Of all 221 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 service brakes 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 while reversing and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal moaning sound coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11645594 — filed 02/28/2025

“The SUV when driving about 45 MPH and go to place the brakes the car shakes and when you back up it is a real…”NHTSA complaint 11640051 — filed 02/01/2025

“Powertrain malfunction/ reduce power. My safety was fine, it just gave me really bad anxiety when the the gears shift shifted on its own. The…”NHTSA complaint 11628011 — filed 11/30/2024

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Escape have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Escape: 32 of 221 complaints on file (14.5%). 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 service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES 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.