Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Escape Phev
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Escape Phev has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V091000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V789000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 80 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV has moderate issues, primarily related to the high voltage battery. Complaints are mainly about miscellaneous issues, which likely suggests a range of minor quality controls rather than systemic flaws.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| high voltage battery | 40,000–60,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant inspection annually
- Battery health checks
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery warning lights
- Unusual electrical noises
- Decreased EV range
- Slow charging times
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Escape Phev at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.