2022 Ford Escape service brakes problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Ford Escape — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on the interstate, the driver of the Ford Escape moved into the left lane from behind an 18-wheeler that had stopped while attempting to enter a turning lane. After moving into the left lane, the driver observed traffic ahead stopping. The vehicle ahead was at or beyond the front of…”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“Warning message appeared on dash as I was braking. Reduced braking power. I had pushed on brake pedal almost to the floor & missed turning at a corner. My car also makes noise upon backing up each day.”
filed Apr 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking…Campaign 21V922000 · Nov 23, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Escape | 40 | 12% |
| 2020 Escape | 33 | 2% |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Escape | 24 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 45 | 2% |
| 2016 Escape | 16 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 Escape | 30 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 63 | 2% |
| 2012 Escape | 18 | 3% |
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.