2022 Ford Escape Phev Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Ford Escape Phev, 4% of the 80 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The incident occurred while my 2008 Allegro Bus was towing my 2022 Ford Escape PHEV. Incident occurred on Sunday, 21 Jun 2026 about a mile from my home. I had just started a left hand turn and was in the intersection when I felt a thump-thump at the back of the coach. I did a quick inspection and saw no apparent damage and all tow connections were secure, so I continued to my home. While uncoupling the Escape from my motorhome, I saw the dash display warning of a steering issue. The steering felt heavy immediately; this wasn't a steering problem that developed over time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748826, filed 2026-07“I own a 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid, which is affected by Recall 24S79 (NHTSA Recall 24V954). This recall involves a high-voltage battery defect that could result in a fire or sudden loss of vehicle control while driving. Ford has confirmed that there is no fix available until at least the second quarter of 2025, leaving affected owners without a solution for well over a year. However, Ford refuses to provide loaner vehicles, rental reimbursement, or any safe alternative for customers forced to continue driving these potentially dangerous vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646075, filed 2025-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Escape Phev
36 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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