2022 Ford Escape brakes problems
34 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2022 Ford Escape, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 the 18-wheeler. The Escape was still behind the rear of the 18-wheeler when the driver began braking. The driver pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop as expected. It may have slowed slightly at first.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, there was a squealing sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated there was brake dust coming from the front driver’s and passenger’s side brakes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 500.
Other problems reported for the 2022 Ford Escape
- Fuel system 87 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints