2022 Ford Escape PHEV engine problems

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · GA

this recall has been in effect for nearly 1 year & puts my car @ risk but also doesn't allow me to charge beyond 80%, greatly effecting fuel efficiency. Ford has failed to address the issue in a timely manner or offered any compensation for my additional fuel consumption or offered a realistic deadline for repair

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · MO

I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the safety of my 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), which I believe may have been rushed to market without sufficient development or reliability testing. As Ford’s first iteration of the Escape PHEV, it appears to suffer from multiple critical defects that suggest the technology was not fully ready for consumers. In less than 2.5 years of ownership, I have experienced the following serious safety-related issues: The vehicle is currently under recall for a defective high-voltage battery, and there have been multiple other recalls related to the PHEV technology, raising serious concerns about the reliability and safety of the overall hybrid system. the federal safety agency Recall Number 24V954. I experienced brake issues within the first 18 months of which have not been fixed and still making odd noises Most alarmingly, the engine failed while I was driving on the highway with under 32,000 miles on the vehicle, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of power. This incident placed me and others at serious risk of harm. While the dealership did repair the engine under warranty, Ford has not offered any meaningful assistance beyond that, nor have they provided alternative transportation or a solution that addresses my ongoing safety concerns. Ford corporate has refused to communicate with me in writing and will only speak by phone, making it extremely difficult to document discussions, obtain clear answers, or hold them accountable for their responses. Due to a lack of support from Ford, I was forced to borrow my mother’s vehicle for two weeks while mine was being serviced, as there were 17 other customers on a waitlist for a loaner vehicle at the dealership. Despite these serious problems, I still don't have a vehicle and I no longer feel safe driving the car, and a financial burden, as I now owe more on the car than it is worth on trade-in. I have not picked up the car due to safety concerns. I believe these issues

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CO

Vehicle enters into a conserve power warning and will not start. While operating the vehicle in drive vehicle will lose power and deactivate all safety and control features. Contacted Ford and no remedy or assistance will be provided.

Filed Oct 28, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I responded several times to ford's letters (ford customer relationship center), including today and was told "ford will not fix the problem at this time" putting my family's life at risk, especially our 2 year old son that the engine can go on fire. should i take legal action?

Filed May 9, 2024 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape PHEV. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 7, 2024 · Engine · VA

Shortly after we purchased our car, we started hearing strange noises and experiencing intermittent reduction in handling, especially when the car is running on gas. We were made aware of recall Number23S27, and the symptoms we experienced are similar to those mentioned in the recall. We have taken the car to the Ford dealer several times and each time we were told that, while it may very well be related to the recall, there is nothing they can do due to the in availability of parts from Ford. Given the serious nature of the recall and the failure of the manufacturer to provide a timely solution (they promised a fix in Q4 of 2023), we are filing this complaint seaking redress.

Filed Mar 15, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond and lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the instrument cluster and the infotainment system became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine); 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 8, 2024 · Engine · IL

The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. May 26,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number 23S27 the federal safety agency Recall Number 23V380 Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available, despite the remedy being announced to be available by October 2023.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) 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 contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Engine · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.