2022 Ford Escape Hybrid Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has a broken spot weld visible on the driver's door near the hinge. This is becoming a more common problem with Escapes according to posts I'm reading on various forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11589330, filed 2024-05“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon visual inspection, there was excessive corrosion on the driver's side door panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was water entering through the front body hinge pillar and down to the rocker panel. The contact was informed that the water should drain out, but instead was causing the excessive corrosion to all four doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11682236, filed 2025-08, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front driver's side door check arm hinge failed, and the door would not properly open and close. The contact had to enter and exit the vehicle through the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of an upcoming campaign to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11579702, filed 2024-03, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear hatch independently opened without warning. The contact also stated that the hatch would independently close shut while loading items into the vehicle. The contact stated that he had been struck on the head several times due to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for an inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11555591, filed 2023-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 26% |
| 2020 | 105 | 36% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 24 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
34 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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