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2022 Ford Escape

Fuel system complaints lead the 2022 Ford Escape

Of 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the fuel system is the most reported area at 59 reports (27%), tied with gasoline-related reports at 59 (27%). Service brakes follow at 33 reports (15%), then the engine at 28 (13%) and the power train at 26 (12%). Most reports describe no crash or fire, but the engine shows 4 fires and service brakes show 1 crash. Buyers should focus their inspection on the fuel system, brakes, and engine.

Most reported areas

Fuel System0 27%
The most reported area: 59 reports (27% of all complaints), with no crashes or fires. Have the fuel system inspected and confirm any open recall work is complete before buying.
Gasoline0 27%
Tied for the most reported area: 59 reports (27%), with no crashes or fires. These overlap with the fuel system complaints above and point to the same area to check.
Service Brakes safety 15%
The third most reported area: 33 reports (15%), including 1 crash. Test the brakes carefully and check pad and rotor condition.
Engine safety 13%
28 reports (13%), and the most safety-flagged area with 4 fires among them. Have the engine inspected thoroughly before buying.
Power Train0 12%
26 reports (12%), with no crashes or fires. Pay attention to how the transmission and drivetrain behave on a test drive.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 216 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.