2022 Ford Escape Phev Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 45%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Ford Escape Phev, 45% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I want to know why there has been no remedy for the 23V380 recall. A remedy was anticipated in October 2023. Also, I got notice of a new recall Ford campaign #23E09 regarding reprogramming the PCM for emissions. When I enter 23E09 on your Web site it takes me to the 23V380 recall. Are they related? Either way Ford is still saying there is no remedy yet for either.”
NHTSA complaint #11568288, filed 2024-01“I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the safety of my 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which I believe may have been rushed to market without sufficient development or reliability testing. As Ford’s first iteration of the Escape PHEV, it appears to suffer from multiple critical defects that suggest the technology was not fully ready for consumers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664257, filed 2025-06“I responded several times to ford's letters (ford customer relationship center), including today and was told ford will not fix the problem at this time putting my family's life at risk, especially our 2 year old son that the engine can go on fire. should i take legal action?”
NHTSA complaint #11622286, filed 2024-10“I purchased this 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid vehicle New in October 2022. In May 2023 I received a recall notice 23S27 / NHTSA Recall 23V380 from Ford Motor Company. According to this recall notice, the parts for the repair to the Engine were expected to be available in October 2023. I have not received any further communication from Ford Motor Company regarding this recall and it is now November 2023. This exceeds a reasonable time to expect repair of this defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11553627, filed 2023-11“The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. May 26,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number 23S27 NHTSA Recall Number 23V380 Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available, despite the remedy being announced to be available by October 2023.”
NHTSA complaint #11576317, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11036553Aug 18, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25M03 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Escape, 2021-2025 Model Year Corsair and 2022- 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid or…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Escape Phev
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Escape Phev
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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