2022 Ford Escape power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Ford Escape — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“When accelerating Rpm needle jumps rapidly up and down. I’m noticing that I am not able to pick up speed in the car continues to jerk.”
filed Jul 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into…Campaign 25V133000 · Feb 28, 2025
- Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into…Campaign 24V330000 · May 10, 2024
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub…
TSB 26-2328 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no…
SSM 54939 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2026Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no…
SSM 54797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the…
TSB 26-2194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2026
Power Train problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 Escape | 39 | 12% |
| 2020 Escape | 231 | 15% |
| 2019 Escape | 121 | 21% |
| 2018 Escape | 265 | 15% |
| 2017 Escape | 386 | 15% |
| 2016 Escape | 319 | 30% |
| 2015 Escape | 284 | 27% |
| 2014 Escape | 479 | 23% |
| 2013 Escape | 399 | 15% |
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.