2022 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford Escape HEV caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending). On-site emergency personnel responded within minutes of the fire and the local fire department was on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. They…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“This defect has resulted in multiple vehicle shutdowns while in operation, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, Ford has identified a potential risk of battery thermal venting, which could lead to a vehicle fire, further endangering my safety and that of others on the road…”
filed Mar 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System >…
SSM 54631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
Engine problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 14% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 35 | 29% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 64 | 23% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 74 | 17% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 22% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 43 | 20% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 17 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.