2022 Ford Escape PHEV power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“this recall has been in effect for nearly 1 year & puts my car @ risk but also doesn't allow me to charge beyond 80%, greatly effecting fuel efficiency. Ford has failed to address the issue in a timely manner or offered any compensation for my additional fuel consumption or offered a realistic…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“When Accelerating from approximately 25mph - 40mph and accelerating hard, the vehicle is shifting to Neutral (HARD). It feels like you hit a wall. Does not occur from stop. Letting off throttle and the transmission will reengage and allow full acceleration as if nothing happened. No warning…”
filed Apr 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Escape PHEV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Escape PHEV | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV
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.