2022 Ford Escape Transmission & Powertrain Problems
The 2022 Ford Escape logged 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 13% of its 231 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,500. Two related recalls (25V133000 and 24V330000) address Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software that could shift the vehicle into neutral unexpectedly.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 31
- 13% of 231
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 21,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or loses drive engagement while moving, sometimes requiring the engine to be turned off and restarted.
- Sudden loud popping or humming noises come from the drivetrain at various speeds and while in reverse.
- Vehicle violently lunges forward or jerks while the brake pedal is depressed.
- Loss of power while driving, accompanied by a powertrain malfunction or four-wheel-drive fault notification with no warning light.
- Hesitation or sluggish acceleration paired with an illuminated check engine light, later diagnosed by a dealer as a transmission failure.
- Sudden power reduction and unexpected automatic gear shifting, described by owners as unpredictable and unsettling.
When 2022 Ford Escape transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 21, 2022, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 25V133000Feb 28, 2025Transmission & Powertrain207 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
- NHTSA 24V330000May 10, 2024Transmission & Powertrain9,312 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape, which is 13% of its 231 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Ford Escape?
- Yes. Recall 24V330000, reported May 10, 2024, covers Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software that could shift the vehicle into neutral unexpectedly. A follow-up recall, 25V133000, reported February 28, 2025, addresses vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under the earlier campaign.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ford Escape transmission problems usually appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 21,500 miles at the time of failure.
- Did the 2022 Ford Escape transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Transmission & Powertrain complaints.