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Fuel systemPart report

2022 Ford Escape Fuel system Problems

Complaints
87about this part
Share
37%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
48,950miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Ford Escape, 37% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,950 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Recall has been issued since 7/16/25 and a serious safety risk issue has not been resolve. It is mentally draining and scary that whenever we drive our car there is always a risk of safety like car catching on fire. We have been patiently waiting for a long time now. Consumer safety should always be a priority specially we have 2 kids inside the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11698864, filed 2025-11

“Very strong smell of gas in my car , affecting me badly , got sick and threw up and took car in , and ford changed my catalyst convertor among other things , no lights lit up for anything , the smell that was there is why I took it in and they kept the car until fixed and picked up , now I don’t feel safe , I have a 2022 ford escape 34000 miles and have had multiple serious recalls and very unsure of this car !”

NHTSA complaint #11632660, filed 2024-12

“I press on the gas pedal and the car won't move. I will be at a stop sign and I'll remove my foot from the break, step on the gas and the car stalls it won't really go. I almost have to floor it to get it to move. Has happened multiple times.”

NHTSA complaint #11744396, filed 2026-06

“Engine light is now on and when i fill my car up with gas it has a stall and takes 3-4 times to turn on. My safety is at risk if this recall is not repaired and my car catches fire. Started a month ago and it's challenging to schedule with Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #11706845, filed 2025-12

“A car started jerking erratically. I put it in, drive or reverse. And the light on the transmission selector would just blink on and off and it would not go in gear when it did finally go in gear. It would not shift out of fourth gear. We'll erratic transmission would not shift cars behind me had to hit their brakes. Because my vehicle would not move very dangerous. I took the vehicle in the Ford. They said it needs a transmission. I've got 65000 miles on this vehicle. It's 5000 miles past a warranty. Warning light did come on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707474, filed 2025-12

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202528%
202456%
202377%
20228737%
20217521%
202019912%
2019264%
2018573%
2017943%
2016716%
2015575%
20141377%
201328710%
201216026%
201128422%
201050825%
200920312%
2008603%
2007239%
2006368%
2005624%
2004173%
2003143%
2002374%
2001556%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Escape

Brakes
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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 30, 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