2022 FORD ESCAPE PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Escape 1.5 EcoBoost (180 Hp) Automatic
Escape 1.5 EcoBoost (180 Hp) AWD Automatic
Escape 2.0 EcoBoost (250 Hp) Automatic
Escape 2.0 EcoBoost (250 Hp) AWD Automatic
Escape 2.5 (200 Hp) Hybrid eCVT
Escape 2.5 (200 Hp) Hybrid i-AWD eCVT
Escape 2.5 (221 Hp) Plug-In Hybrid eCVT

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Brakes
- Brakes make a rough squealing or scrubbing noise when applied, intensifies in wet/humid conditions
- Jerky brake grip, causing the car to jerk while braking
- Excessive brake dust on wheels, causing concern for brake pad friction lining
- Brakes gripping and pausing, jerking the car while braking
- Unexpected acceleration resulting in an accident
- Brakes make a rough squealing or scrubbing noise when applied, intensifies in wet/humid conditions
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2. Recalls
- NHTSA recall for engine failure not yet repaired or remedied within a reasonable timeframe
- Recall for deep sleep mode issue preventing car from starting, leading to safety concerns
- Recall for open safety recall affecting engine performance and potential for fire risk, remedy not available as promised
- Recall for fuel system issue not repaired within a reasonable timeframe, parts distribution disconnect
- Open recall for potential under hood fire risk not resolved by Ford, creating a safety hazard
- NHTSA recall for engine failure not yet repaired or remedied within a reasonable timeframe
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3. General Issues
- Back bolts securing back seats are loose or missing, causing concerns for seat security
- Clicking sounds coming from the vehicle while driving
- Front drivers side door weld spots broken, causing door to not close correctly
- Entire vehicle instrument panel goes dark and shuts off while driving, disrupting safety features
- Front headlight covers are turning brown inside, reducing visibility during night driving
- Back bolts securing back seats are loose or missing, causing concerns for seat security
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4. Specific Component Issues
- Continual loud noise when applying brakes, unable to replicate by dealer
- Foot operated lift gate issues causing safety concerns
- Significant amount of coolant leak, potential engine failure
- Sunroof cracked and exploded without impact, posing safety risk
- Driver's side door weld spots broken, door not closing correctly
- Continual loud noise when applying brakes, unable to replicate by dealer
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5. Miscellaneous
- Potential brake system failure causing vehicle to roll, creating safety concerns
- Rear hatch opening and closing independently, posing safety hazard
- Brake squeaking and grinding noises, excessive brake dust causing visibility issues
- Rear brake system screeching loudly, even without applying brakes
- Engine fire while driving, potential recall-related safety issue not resolved by Ford
- Potential brake system failure causing vehicle to roll, creating safety concerns
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774