2022 Ford Escape fuel/propulsion system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Ford Escape — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“car has act6ive recall from July 16th 2025 with no remedy related to the fuel injection system, car is currently experiencing fuel related mechanical failures , ford does not have a fix for these issues that can cause the car to catch fire while driving”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Ford refuses to fix this recall for over a year I am stuck with a car I cannot sell because dealer will not honor recall.”
filed Jul 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger…
SSM 54857 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 Escape | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Escape | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 Escape | 27 | 8% |
| 2020 Escape | 75 | 5% |
| 2019 Escape | 15 | 3% |
| 2018 Escape | 42 | 2% |
| 2017 Escape | 72 | 3% |
| 2016 Escape | 61 | 5% |
| 2015 Escape | 50 | 5% |
| 2014 Escape | 121 | 6% |
| 2013 Escape | 246 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Ford Escape
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.