How common are electrical problems in the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 29% of the 78 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?

Yes. Two recalls, campaign 26V091000 and campaign 25V789000, address a manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells that can cause an internal issue; the remedy updates the battery energy control module and hybrid powertrain control module software.

At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 10,500 miles.

Have the electrical failures caused fires or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Escape PHEV shows 0 fires, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries reported.

2022 Ford Escape PHEV Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV, 29% of its 78 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,500 miles. Two related recalls (26V091000 and 25V789000) cover high voltage battery cell defects, so this is a documented, recall-linked issue.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 29% of 78
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle shutting down or losing all power while driving, even when the battery showed a sufficient charge.
Some describe the High Voltage Battery and Service Engine Soon warning lights appearing together during normal driving.
Several owners say the car became completely inoperable while in EV mode, unable to shift out of park or change drive modes.
Multiple complaints describe the vehicle entering a conserve power warning state, losing power, and refusing to restart.
A number of owners tied their electrical failures directly to the high voltage battery recall and reported long waits for the repair part.

When 2022 Ford Escape PHEV electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2022, latest Aug 4, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV

NHTSA 26V091000Feb 17, 2026Electrical System25,237 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
NHTSA 25V789000Nov 14, 2025Electrical System20,558 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.

Electrical System complaints by Escape PHEV model year

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

20200 (0%)
20218 (36%)
202223 (29%)
20238 (73%)
20245 (83%)
20253 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?: NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 29% of the 78 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV?: Yes. Two recalls, campaign 26V091000 and campaign 25V789000, address a manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells that can cause an internal issue; the remedy updates the battery energy control module and hybrid powertrain control module software.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 10,500 miles.
Have the electrical failures caused fires or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Escape PHEV shows 0 fires, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries reported.