2022 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
19
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (7 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 30 fatal crashes with 13 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskImage on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskWindshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from… · Mar 3, 2026
- Crash riskLiftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle · Dec 1, 2025
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Oct 10, 2025
- Fire riskA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment · Jul 11, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Fire riskIn the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released… · May 23, 2025
- Fire riskA fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment · Mar 14, 2025