2022 Ford Escape service brakes problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Ford Escape — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Warning message appeared on dash as I was braking. Reduced braking power. I had pushed on brake pedal almost to the floor & missed turning at a corner. My car also makes noise upon backing up each day.”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to…”
filed Jul 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking…Campaign 21V922000 · Nov 23, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 Escape | 40 | 12% |
| 2020 Escape | 32 | 2% |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Escape | 24 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 45 | 2% |
| 2016 Escape | 16 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 Escape | 30 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 63 | 2% |
| 2012 Escape | 18 | 3% |
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.