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2022 Ford Escape Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
49,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Ford Escape, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,100 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at Meineke Auto for an oil change, the contact was informed that there was a significant amount of oil in the engine bay and the engine was smoking. Additionally, the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11632669, filed 2024-12, 49,025 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from behind the dashboard. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The warning light with a wrench symbol was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact pulled over to a rest stop and contacted Ford Roadside Assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11694563, filed 2025-10, 99,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed by his local dealer, an abnormal oil odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact inspected the engine and discovered that oil had leaked around the oil reservoir cap. Upon further inspection, the dipstick showed that the oil level was 3/8 of an inch over the oil limit. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where he explained to the service manager what he had discovered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11463872, filed 2022-05, 3,600 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light continued to flash off and on, and the vehicle had experienced a loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11623474, filed 2024-11, 110,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle began to skid, and there was smoke coming from the engine and the exhaust. The wrench symbol was displayed. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the turbocharger and the engine became inoperable. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. …”

NHTSA complaint #11697892, filed 2025-11, 49,100 miles

Related recalls

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025415%
202411%
202344%
202263%
202141%
2020121%
20199416%
201834519%
201750919%
2016575%
2015444%
20141879%
20131756%
201261%
2011171%
2010352%
2009372%
2008382%
200762%
2006215%
2005906%
2004184%
2003478%
200229429%
200128228%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Escape

Fuel system
87 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Escape

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology