2022 Ford Escape engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Escape — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ford refuses to fix this recall for over a year I am stuck with a car I cannot sell because dealer will not honor recall.”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“This recall has been in effect for over a year now with no remedy available. I have issues with my engine starting, engine staying running, acceleration during turning, etc. due to this recall. It is extremely unsafe and no remedy being available after a year is very disappointing and puts me in…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 25V345000 · May 23, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 23V380000 · May 26, 2023
- Engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leakCampaign 22V191000 · Mar 25, 2022
Related service bulletins
Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model…
25B51 · Other · issued May 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 5 | 24% |
| 2024 Escape | 13 | 17% |
| 2023 Escape | 28 | 30% |
| 2021 Escape | 40 | 12% |
| 2020 Escape | 112 | 7% |
| 2019 Escape | 299 | 52% |
| 2018 Escape | 1,116 | 64% |
| 2017 Escape | 1,543 | 58% |
| 2016 Escape | 195 | 18% |
| 2015 Escape | 236 | 22% |
| 2014 Escape | 719 | 35% |
| 2013 Escape | 1,263 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.