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The 2022 Ford Escape is a SUV designed to bring enjoyment and pleasure to the busy family. The automaker claims it provides the “capability you expect,” but the complaints about this Ford vehicle are adding up. In fact, there are already many issues with the headlights, powertrain, brakes and structure of this SUV.
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NHTSA Complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape
| Complaint Category | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Engine | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Seats | |
| Structure:body | |
| Exterior Lighting |
Most Common Problems with the 2022 Ford Escape
The problems 2022 Ford Escape owners are experiencing are varied, as complaints to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) and other sources show.
Headlight issues are a particular concern because reported deterioration of the headlight assembly could quickly become a safety risk. Brake problems are also worrying because we all rely on safe, functioning brakes to avoid accidents.
Additionally, owners of the 2022 Ford Escape are complaining about powertrain issues as well as various problems that relate to the structure of the SUV, including the seats.
Of the 12 complaints filed with the NHTSA by early September 2022, most related to exterior lighting – specifically headlight issues – and other structure issues including problematic seats.
Problems with the Headlights
When the headlights of any vehicle fail, the risks are obvious.
An owner from Florida complained in early September 2022 that the front headlight covers were turning brown inside. But Ford says to wait until it gets worse! “This matter needs to be fixed and not wait till it gets worse and I get in an accident in the night”
Another complaint states that the headlight assembly started to delaminate. This reduced the effectiveness of the illumination of the headlights. The Delaware dealership confirmed the failure and replaced the headlights. But the complaint states that “the failure persisted” and, this time, the vehicle wasn’t repaired. The failure mileage was about 1,500.
Problems with the Structure
The 2022 Escape might look like a stylish SUV, but the way it was built is something that shouldn’t be bragged about.
Even Car and Driver points out issues with how it is equipped by saying, “Its cabin isn’t as refined as rivals such as the Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5, and the Volkswagen Tiguan.”
A complaint from Ohio mentions the structure of the 2022 Ford Escape specifically. It might seem minor to some people, but it could be a safety issue. The issue is that while driving, the sun reflects on the metallic dashboard trim and obstructs the driver’s view. When the owner complained to the local Ford dealership they said “the vehicle was designed that way.”
A couple of other complaints talk about seat issues. One mentions “an uncomfortable bulge in the front passenger heated seat.” Another complaint, from a Florida owner, states: “Of the 4 bolts that secure (the) back of (the) back seats to (the) floor, one securing nut is missing and other 3 are loose, only barely screwed down a few turns.”
Problems with the Powertrain
The transmission complaints have been coming in since before the Escape ever hit the road. A look at popular publications shows that this powertrain has serious issues.
While there aren’t complaints filed in the NHTSA powertrain category, a complaint under “unknown or other” talks about a “check manual light with orange wrench” popping up. According to the Ford Pass app, this means there is a high voltage fault and it is essential to contact a dealer immediately.
“But I can’t even put it in neutral for a tow truck because the transmission is locked in some sort of safe mode. I think it is a part of the recall with high voltage battery failures.”
Edmunds wrote when the 2022 Ford Escape was launched, that the “transmission’s abrupt shifts” and it provides a “lackluster handling.” The site goes further to say, “Less appealing is how the Escape drives. Essentially, we expect a little more refinement and handling precision.”
Of course, no one should have expected Ford to build a reliable Escape with this model. In the past, even the engine has been defective, to the point that class-action lawsuits were filed. If things remain the same with the newer model, it won’t be long before overheating and engine damage occurs, along with excessive amounts of smoke and possible vehicle fires. Ford even sets this up with the tagline “capability you expect,” providing that no one should think anything has changed.
Problems with the Brakes
An NHTSA complaint states that there was “excessive brake dust on both front wheels.” There was a warning light. The owner notified the local Indiana dealer, but the failure wasn’t diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was astonishingly only 7 miles.
It’s clear that Ford hasn’t been built up to normal standards. The SUV was barely released and it was subject to a massive recall. NHTSA Campaign Number 21V922000 states that the rear brake linings might not have been produced correctly. Not only is braking performance affected, but it can also lead to an accident. Drivers might need to push harder on the brake pedal to get the SUV stopped. However, Ford doesn’t currently have a remedy to fix the problem. For now, the company says it will be in contact with customers when a resolution is reached. In the meantime, customers can continue slamming down the brake pedal in hopes that the SUV will stop. Where is the “capability” that customers are expecting? It’s difficult to believe anyone wants a vehicle that might just keep going even if the brake pedal is depressed.
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Complaint Data
| Category | Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems |
| Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| State | HI |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape equipped with continental tires, tire line: conti procontact, tire size: 225/65/r17. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a flat tire. While inspecting the tire, he noticed damage to the sidewall. There was a small crack located on the sidewall. The tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the tread was worn on all four tires, and the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 5,600. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the dealer was contacted, and she was informed that the manufacturer was only sending one part per week to the dealers for the recall repair. The contact stated that she had contacted three dealers and it was confirmed that parts were being sent out slowly. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however, she was awaiting a callback. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| State | MD |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| State | MI |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal odor detected. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I have been without my new car since january 10, 2023 due to a design flaw in the ford escape plug in hybrid. Their inadequate undercarriage protection ford is putting their owners at financial risk, and costing federal and state taxpayers for a flawed product. Ford escape plug in hybrid undercarriage protection is not made of a durable material. You have maybe expected plastic or metal in the past. Now it is a fabric material that I call “fordboardâ€, that tears and leaves the highly sensitive electronic and the hybrid battery open for damage. This happened to me in the january 2023 storms in southern california. I have been without my new car for two months because, not only is the undercarriage not durable, but ford refuses to divert replacement batteries for repair but continues to make the new cars so they can continue to make a profit with the help of federal and state tax dollars. I was counting on gas savings with the electric vehicle in order to help pay for the car payment. I now have to pay full gas prices as well as the car payment. I bought the car because our family needed to expand our vehicles. I spent extra on this car to help reduce my carbon emissions. There are now more carbon emissions because of this which is contrary to why there are tax credits. Ford is gathering huge profits as a result of the changes to the tax credits, they are one of a handful of cars that are eligible. If they can't fix damaged cars, then the tax credits aren't helping. Ford refuses to warranty the situation. Ford refuses to pay for a loaner or rental car. Ford rejected my requests for financial assistance. I request help to do the following: 1)I want ford to divert a battery assembly from the new car manufacturing to my car so I can have my car. 2)I want ford to replace the “fordboard†undercarriage on my car with something more durable so I don't have to worry about this ever again |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Mar 08, 2023 |
| State | MO |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop at a traffic signal, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where unknown repairs were completed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact made the local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle had not yet been taken back to be diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her destination. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to remain started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 700. |
| Category | Steering |
| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I bought this car in june 2022 brand new. This morning I received an alert on my phone from ford saying that my car is in "deep sleep" mode to conserve battery energy and my remote features including start/stop and lock/unlock. I went to my car and I could not get into my car and it did not start. When I contacted the dealership, vista ford in woodland hills, ca, they informed me that this is a feature on the car, and that if the car is not driven within 48 hours, the car will go into deep sleep. I drove the car the night before, not even 8 hours prior so I do not understand why this happened. I manually used my key from the fob to get into my car, and asked the sales manager to assist me on how to start the car. He said I had to set the fob in the middle console and push the start button. It did not work. I had to call aaa to come and jump my brand new car to start. This is putting me at risk and this car is not safe to drive because it goes into this deep sleep mode and does not start. The dealership said the first available appointment was not until 3/08/23 which is in about two weeks. I hope the factory is able to disable this deep sleep mode. It is unsafe to have a car that does not start and you cannot get into your vehicle. I already had a recall for the cooling of the engine, now my car will not start, and I can't get into it, what's next? |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| State | NY |
| Description | 2022 ford escape. Consumer writes in regard to clicking sounds coming from vehicle while driving. |
| Category | Structure:body |
| Date | Feb 20, 2023 |
| State | AZ |
| Description | I recently purchased a 2022 ford escape and during my first drive with it upon arriving home while unloading the trunk I felt a pain in my hand. I looked where I had place my hand to reach in the trunk and there was razor sharp metal. I contacted ford and brought the car in to get it deburred and ford refused to repair the issue telling me all ford escapes had the razor sharp metal and that is as it's designed. They provided this response in writing. Please keep in mind the jut outs in the photos on the edge are razer sharp metal burrs from the sheet metal cutting process and not paint drip or other buildups on the metal |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| State | CA |
| Description | On february 15, 2023 the cruise control on my 2022 ford escape was set for 46 mph. Everything was fine for several minutes. Then the "set speed" light jumped to 80 and the car accelerated until I stepped on the brake pedal to turn off the light and resume lower speed. This repeated several more times with the cruise control set to various speeds. Sometimes the "set speed" jumped to 75 and other times to 80. Although this situation could have caused a serious accident if I had been following closely behind another car, I was driving a safe distance behind others and accidents were avoided. I will stop using cruise control until this problem can be fixed. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Feb 16, 2023 |
| State | MI |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted about the recall and confirmed that parts would not be available until august of 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact mentioned that a recall notice was received confirming that parts were available and to contact a local dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System |
| Date | Feb 08, 2023 |
| State | VA |
| Description | 2022 ford escape. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 22v-859. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Feb 07, 2023 |
| State | MO |
| Description | I was sold the 2022 escape by clement ford in ofallon mo. It was brand new with open safety recalll till this day they have not informed me of this safety recall purchased 12/3/2022 today is 2/7/2023 no letter nothing. |
| Category | Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train |
| Date | Feb 04, 2023 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The plastic coolant nipple mounted on the high voltage battery was damaged and the dealership has determined that coolant may have entered the high voltage battery. If coolant did (or could easily) enter the battery, this would be a significant fire hazard and could lead to significant injury or death. The damaged part has been confirmed by the dealership, no one can identify how the damage could have occurred and the least unlikely cause is that I contacted a small animal without knowledge. No noticeable signs of impact (including leftover fur or organic material has been found anywhere under the vehicle. No dents, dings or other damage has been found by myself, the insurance company or the dealership and the location of this damaged nipple is somewhat isolated such that there would need to be some other signs if a more rigid object was contacted. I have tried to reach out to ford corporate for a more thorough review and discussion but have not yet been successful. No prior issues related to the battery issue existed prior to its failure. I have a unique background that I feel uniquely qualifies me to complete this review and would very much embrace an opportunity to further discuss my concerns to ensure a full evaluation is performed by the appropriate personnel. The automobile is still at the dealership and pending repair/replacement of the battery. Assuming the part was not damaged prior to my taking delivery (I purchased new) and if the damage was truly caused by a small animal, small enough to not crack, dent or leave a tuft of fur, then there is no doubt this design has a flaw with serious safety concerns. Under common conditions, this could lead to a battery fire and under realistic conditions this could lead to death. Metal shield to protect the hoses from deflection that could break nipple, redesign plastic nipple to more rigid material (metal). (other considerations, there is a defect in the molded nipple and a recall is in order) |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Category | Power Train |
| Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled intermittently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Service Brakes, Visibility/wiper |
| Date | Jan 22, 2023 |
| State | MO |
| Description | The right rear brake area screeches loudly when I back up, even if I am not applying the brake. It happens at different times of the day, not just when I start the car. I have taken it in to be repaired twice and they tell me this is normal because the brakes charge the battery and this is the design. They said it happens when the brakes are wet in the morning. I park my car in the garage and every morning it screeches and does not appear to be a moisture issue. My car is new and began happening shortly after I brought it home. I think I am going to call and insist they replace them, as they are not able to repair them. I am concerned there is something wrong. Also, I don't use the adaptive cruise control, as it has accelerated and frightened me, as it tends to act on its own and may go over the speed limit. When I brake it will turn off, I just don't trust it. I think the controls aren't like other speed controls I have used and I maybe not be used to using them. I'm not sure. I had to put a tint on the front windows and a strip on the top of the windshield because it was clear and the sun came in so bright and would reflect off the dash, I was unable to see. The windshield is close to the steering wheel. When I bought the car the hood and door on the driver's side were not properly aligned. Again, they said this is normal. I had to have them repaired. I have never had so many problems with a new car. I am going to try to get the brakes fixed somehow and get something else. |
| Category | Fuel System, Gasoline |
| Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v859000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available. |
| Category | Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch |
| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| State | NJ |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate inadvertently opened and closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. |
| Category | Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure: Assist, Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Jan 02, 2023 |
| State | OH |
| Description | I used to drive my ford escape just perfectly and I was happy. I liked it. One day in december 2022, I drove my car normally and perfectly during the day. Then, after work, I went to do my shopping. After I finished shopping, I drove my car again. I changed the cruise control settings. After less than a mile, I was tuning left at low and normal speed less than 10mph. Suddenly, I found the car accelerated on its own and I lost the control of the wheel. I did not feel the pedals under my feet, no resistance. Every thing was out of my control. Then, the car hit a tree. Fortunately, no injury, I had a pain lasted for weeks, but no injury. There are huge smokes, but no fire. The car was declared as a total loss, and I lost a lot of money. After that I was curious what happened to me. I found complaints about ford escape, in which the drivers stating the same experience as mine. The accelerated on its own after adjusting the cruise control. That's inspired me to complain and warn other driver about the safety of this car. I don't know the main reason the car accelerated, but I hope it will be investigated. However, I found that ford has a recall in the last week of november (a week before my accident) related to fuel injection. I searched again and I found that the problems on car's computer, fuel injector or ecu could lead to uncontrolled amount of fuel passing to the engine and may cause acceleration or burn. I am very lucky that the acceleration didn't hit people or the car burnt from speed and heat. Again, I don't know what happened, but I hope it will be investigated to safe lives of others. Photos can be supported upon request. The car is now with the insurance company. |
| Category | Tires |
| Date | Dec 10, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | 225/75r 17 new car, 3000 miles on it driving on the highway and I hear the rapid thumping. Low tire pressure light came on. I was near an exit and luckily pulled off to safety. Because there is a continental tire recall on 3 specific tires I wanted to bring this to your attention as far as I am concerned this should not have happened with my new tires. To my knowledge there was nothing in the road that I would have run over to cause this . My safety could have been jeapordized and or the safety of others. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Dec 02, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Since purchase, the car has made a loud squealing noise when applying brakes in reverse. Seems to take longer to come to a stop at times when applying brakes but other times jerks to a stop. |
| Category | Engine, Service Brakes |
| Date | Dec 01, 2022 |
| State | MO |
| Description | On november 12, 2022 at approximately 1:00 p. M. An incident occurred with my 2022 ford escape hybrid in columbia, mo. As I was parking in the forum theater parking lot, the engine surged and I had no brakes. I was at a dead stop and when I released the brake to move into a parking slot, the engine surged abruptly. When I applied the brakes, the pedal went clear to the floor with no braking occurring. I absolutely did not hit the wrong peddle causing this surging of power. As a result, the escape jumped a curb and ran into a tree doing ,000 damage. The airbags did not deploy nor did the seatbelts lock with the result of my granddaughters and I being thrust sharply forward. Currently the dealer, moberly motor company has no plans to notify ford of this incident. The ,000 repair bill is being borne by my insurance, shelter insurance. I have written ford consumer relations but to date I have not had a response. My granddaughters and I were blessed that we were not physically injured seriously. However, we are all three having emotional/mental issues from the wreck. The only warning I had was the brakes squealed when I backed out of a parking place prior to the event. The vehicle is currently at moberly motor company in moberly, mo awaiting parts for repair. |
| Category | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut |
| Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| State | NY |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated while using the liftgate, the liftgate failed to stay open. The contact stated that the trunk fell and struck her on the head causing a minor injury. No medical attention was sought. On another occasion, while seated in the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound before the trunk opened independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 2,000. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Nov 12, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | There is an issue with the brakes and brake dust covers the wheel. The brakes have been squealing when pressed since the vehicle was leased. Each time I inquired at the dealership I was told it was because the brakes were new. Since they brakes continued to squeal after months, I asked service to look at them for me. They did, and said everything looked fine. As of now the front driver side wheel is completely covered in a black substance. Possibly brake dust and the brakes still squeal. I am concerned about the safety of my brakes. I took photos and sent them to my dealership today. This has been on ongoing problem since day one. |
| Category | Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Nov 02, 2022 |
| State | TX |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal popping sound was coming from the vehicle with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while in reverse(r), a loud humming sound was coming from the vehicle while stopped or while in motion. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and referred her to the nhtsa hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000. |
| Category | Engine, Power Train |
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Service engine soon light came on, and the car was very slow to get up to speed and it would no exceed 15mph. Took it to the dealership and it was initially discussed as a crankshaft sensors that needed cleaning but while cleaning it they notices metal pieces in the oil. I was "recommended" an oil change that I had to pay out of pocket. And that did not solve the issue. Took the car back to the dealer and as of right now they are looking into replacing the engine entirely. Sill no eta |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | Extreme brake dust on both front wheels / rims. Concerned that brake pad friction lining was manufactured incorrectly, and worried about possible brake fade. Currently 4,800 miles on vehicle. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | Sep 24, 2022 |
| State | MI |
| Description | The overall braking performance on my new escape has left me very concerned about the safety and dependability of my brakes. The brakes are unreasonably loud and down right startling, especially at low speeds. They often times feel, react, and sound as if they are wet; even when they are bone dry. My brakes will often times stop the vehicle abruptly and feel too grabby while making a loud noise. The brakes are also producing an excessive amount of brake dust on the wheels. I had my vehicle checked out by a ford dealer, and they confirmed this is "normal" for this type of vehicle and that no fix is currently available. A simple internet search revealed many others who are experiencing the same problem. Something is really not right here. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Sep 07, 2022 |
| State | DE |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated that the headlight assembly had begun to delaminate which reduced the effectiveness of the headlights illumination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the failure with the headlight assembly and order the replacement headlights. The contact had the driver's side headlight replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. |
| Category | Exterior Lighting |
| Date | Sep 07, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | Front headlights covers are turning brown inside and ford motor company states to wait till it get worse and it a 2022 escape se it should be replaced due to the care is new this problem is filed carothers states and none of the ford companies are willing to replace them due to it's too much for new ones and it looks like it my problem now the I have the car this matter needs to be fixed and not wait till it get worse and I get in an accident in the night |
| Category | Vehicle Speed Control |
| Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| State | VA |
| Description | On june 21 inn the afternoon my wife and I were driving on I-94 near minneapolis, mn in a rental car. Suddenly the car started accelerating on its own – and the acceleration was aggressive (“pedal to the metal†type acceleration). I hit the brakes but nothing happened. As the car continued to accelerate I pumped the brakes taped on the accelerator and hit the ignition switch but nothing would slow the car. I could see congestion further ahead of us with slow moving vehicles and all lanes occupied. I started looking for an escape route – one that would hopefully enable us to survive while not hurting/injuring others. To my right I saw a an entry or exit ramp and on the other side of the ramp was an embankment. I turned toward the embankment, crossing the ramp and going up the embankment not knowing what was on the other side of it. I must have been going at least 100 mph when I topped the embankment. As we went over the embankment I looked down and saw a parking lot that looked vacant. It seemed to me that the parking lot was 6-8 feet below us (the emt later said it was 10-12 ft). We both lost consciousness when we hit the ground in the parking lot (and the air bags deployed). When we regained consciousness we had hit an object in the parking lot. The rescue squad arrived soon thereafter. An hour earlier that afternoon I was adjusting the cruise control when suddenly the car accelerated unexpectedly. I hit the brakes and the cruise control went off as it should. I then attempted to adjust it again and again the car accelerated unexpectedly. This time when I hit the brakes the car continued to accelerate. I pumped the brakes but the acceleration continued. The car finally stopped accelerating when I turned the cruise control off. I wondered if I should continue using the cruise control since it had malfunctioned but decided to try it and it seemed to be working so I continued on using the cruise control. In hindsight that was a serious mistake. |
| Category | Seats |
| Date | Aug 05, 2022 |
| State | FL |
| Description | of the 4 bolts that secure back of back seats to floor, one securing nut is missing and other 3 are loose, only barely screwed down a few turns. |
| Category | Engine |
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | Unknown |
| Category | Electrical System |
| Date | Jul 23, 2022 |
| State | CA |
| Description | I have owned the vehicle for 4 months & have had 5 total electrical failures. The car totally shuts down while driving in normal mode which is supposed to use the battery first & use the engine only if needed. In all cases the battery was charged enough (over 40%). In two cases, it occurred in my driveway. The other 3 occurred while driving (fortunately not in high traffic). I called the dealer on 4/20/22 but was not able to get an appointment until 4/26 because they are very busy. Seems like this can be a large safety issue & should be a high priority. I called ford corporate on 7/21 & they have no recall indicated for the issue. They assigned a case # . The warning sign on the dash says to "stop safely now" . The manual says the warning symbol represents a high voltage system failure. I did some research on the internet & found the same issue occurred in 2021 to one car. The article had a recall #21s48. Found another article in 2022 (june) indicating the dame problem with 27 cars. Recall #22s33. Neither recall number shows up on the ford site. |
| Category | Structure:body |
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| State | OH |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun reflected on the metallic dashboard trim and obstructed the contact's view while driving. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was designed that way. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the dealer and the nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 0. |
| Category | Seats |
| Date | Jul 17, 2022 |
| State | MD |
| Description | There is an uncomfortable bulge in the front passenger heated seat. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| State | PA |
| Description | The rear hatch opens by itself. The gas door does the same thing. Keller bros. Ford has had the car twice for a few days and can't find the problem. |
| Category | Unknown Or Other |
| Date | Jul 02, 2022 |
| State | IL |
| Description | Check manual light with orange wrench popped up. I checked my ford pass app and it said there was a high voltage fault. To contact a dealer immediately. But I can't even put it in neutral for a tow truck because the transmission is locked in some sort of safe mode. I think it is a part of the recall with high voltage battery failures. |
| Category | Service Brakes |
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated he noticed excessive brake dust on both front wheels. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also called the local dealer: bob poynter ford (1873 e tipton st, seymour, in 47274: (812) 522-2040) and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7. |
| Category | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication |
| Date | May 09, 2022 |
| State | IN |
| Description | The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed by his local dealer, an abnormal oil odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact inspected the engine and discovered that oil had leaked around the oil reservoir cap. Upon further inspection, the dipstick showed that the oil level was 3/8 of an inch over the oil limit. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where he explained to the service manager what he had discovered. Another oil change was performed and once the vehicle was returned, the same failure persisted upon inspection. The contact then performed his own oil change and the defect remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,600. |
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