2022 Ford Escape: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 253 complaints
253
Total Complaints
33,503mi
Median Mileage
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Top Issue
10
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

6,650 25th Percentile
33,503 Median Mileage
49,100 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
50
SERVICE BRAKES
31
POWER TRAIN
22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
22
ENGINE
21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
STRUCTURE:BODY
13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5

Severity Assessment

10
Crashes
6
Fires
11
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed by his local dealer, an abnormal oil odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact inspected the engine and discovered that oil had leaked around the oil reservoir cap. Upon further insp..."
"The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated he noticed excessive brake dust on both front wheels. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also calle..."
"There is an uncomfortable bulge in the front passenger heated seat."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28