Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Escape has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 238 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V123000 Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V117000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V829000 Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V467000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V345000 Engine Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V165000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V133000 Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V954000 High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V330000 Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V187000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V380000 Engine Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V859000 Cracked Fuel Injector May Leak and Cause a Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V484000 Engine Compartment Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V191000 Engine Oil Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V149000 High Voltage Battery May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V922000 Reduced Braking Performance/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 63 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Service Brakes 33 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 24 complaints
Of the 238 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 238 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Escape faces numerous recalls and a high volume of complaints, particularly regarding the fuel system, engine, and powertrain. These issues contribute to potential safety hazards and significant repair costs over time, lowering its overall reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel injector | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| engine cooling | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| control module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| braking system | 45,000–75,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| windshield wipers | 25,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Battery check and recharge
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Unexpected gear shifting
- Overheating engine
- Worn brake linings
- Delayed windshield wiper response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.