2022 Ford Escape fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 87 complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 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 20 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I am writing to formally demand immediate action regarding my 2022 Ford Escape, VIN [XXX] a 0% financing plan and Ford’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Since purchase, the Escape has suffered serious safety defects, including gasoline fumes inside the cabin, burning odors, and repeated performance failures tied to the fuel system. On [XXX] and again on [XXX], the vehicle flamed up while being driven, requiring emergency intervention to extinguish.
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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer several times however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park(P), the vehicle started jerking.
Other problems reported for the 2022 Ford Escape
- Engine 39 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints