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2022 Ford Escape Phev Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Escape Phev, most often about the engine (46% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Escape Phev model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.

Complaints79
Recalls2
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2022 Ford Escape Phev problems

  1. Engine

    36 complaints · 46%

    The contact owns a owns a 2022 Ford escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond and lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 3,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    24 complaints · 30%

    The contact owns a 2022 Ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the high voltage battery and service engine soon messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 18,000 miles
    The contact owns a owns a 2022 Ford escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond and lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 3,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    11 complaints · 14%

    The contact owns a 2022 Ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled intermittently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 2,400 miles

  4. Other or unspecified

    10 complaints · 13%

  5. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 9%

  6. Body and structure

    5 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: body.

  7. Steering

    3 complaints · 4%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2022 Ford Escape Phev recalls

  1. Electrical: traction battery

    NHTSA 26V091000 · February 17, 2026 · 25,237 vehicles

    Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (becm) and hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed september 4, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sc4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24v954 and 25v489. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.go

    Full defect summary

    Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 ford escape and 2023-2026 lincoln corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

  2. Electrical: traction battery

    NHTSA 25V789000 · November 14, 2025 · 20,558 vehicles

    Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (becm) and hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed september 4, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sc4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24v954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in thi

    Full defect summary

    Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 ford escape and 2021-2024 lincoln corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2022 Ford Escape Phev

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Escape Phev?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (36 complaints); electrical (24 complaints); transmission (11 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Escape Phev have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 17, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford Escape Phev?
It is the most complained-about Escape Phev model year since 2000, with 79 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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