2022 Ford Escape vs 2023 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Escape | 2023 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 184 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 26–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | 19,280 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 0 |
| Engine | 32 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 38 |
| Power Train | 31 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 7 |
| Structure | 20 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 10 |
| Stalling | 12 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
2022 Ford Escape
2023 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.