How common are engine problems on the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2022 Escape Hybrid, which is 50% of the 68 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid engine?

This dataset lists no related recalls on file, though several owner complaints reference a recall campaign for which repair parts were reported unavailable.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 55,000 miles.

Have there been fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?

Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records 2 fires and 1 crash, with no reported injuries.

2022 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, 50% of the model year's 68 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 55,000. No related recall entry is listed in this dataset despite owners referencing a campaign in their narratives.

Engine complaints: 34; 50% of 68
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe under-hood engine fires, including one case where smoke and flames appeared after a metallic clicking or ticking noise while driving on the interstate.
Several owners report receiving a recall notice for an engine-related campaign but say replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period, leaving the underlying issue unresolved.
One owner reported a low oil pressure warning message appearing while driving around 65-70 MPH.
A separate complaint describes the vehicle stalling while driving, along with an illuminated EVAP system warning light and a brake pedal that went to the floor.
One owner said the same under-hood fire risk recall was repeated two or three times without a fix, and that Ford declined to buy back the vehicle.

When 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2022, latest Sep 16, 2026.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2023 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200531 (17%)
200663 (29%)
200735 (28%)
2008123 (28%)
200936 (24%)
201017 (29%)
20119 (24%)
20123 (20%)
20134 (80%)
202070 (24%)
202140 (33%)
202234 (50%)
20234 (17%)
20241 (25%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 34 engine complaints for the 2022 Escape Hybrid, which is 50% of the 68 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid engine?: This dataset lists no related recalls on file, though several owner complaints reference a recall campaign for which repair parts were reported unavailable.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 55,000 miles.
Have there been fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?: Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records 2 fires and 1 crash, with no reported injuries.