2022 FORD ESCAPE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2022 Ford Escape has 12 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks: cracked fuel injectors and a cracked oil separator housing on 1.5L engine models can leak fuel or oil near hot engine components, and plug-in hybrid and standard hybrid models face a separate risk of battery failure that can also lead to fire. The fuel injector and engine fire risks have a layered history on this vehicle, as prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for some owners. On hybrid models with the 2.5L engine, an engine failure can release oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment where it may ignite, and this remedy has also required a follow-up campaign after earlier repairs were found to be incomplete. The high-voltage battery in plug-in hybrid trims can develop an internal short circuit that causes battery failure, cutting drive power and raising the risk of both a crash and a fire. Standard hybrid models with the 2.5L engine face a related concern where battery failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power. On the braking side, rear brake linings on some vehicles were made incorrectly, requiring more pedal force to stop and extending stopping distances. Rounding out the list, liftgate hinge covers on some vehicles are not properly secured and can detach while driving, becoming a road hazard.