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2022 Ford Escape fuel system problems

63 owner reports

This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.

Related recalls

  • 22V859000 · Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.…

  • 25V165000 · Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.…

  • 25V467000 · Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.…

  • 24V187000 · Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.…

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was 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.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 09/30/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts. The check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel, with an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 09/28/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 09/09/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not made aware of the issue; however, several letters 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 experien…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 07/17/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer confirmed that parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a half image while operatin…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 06/05/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and taken to the dealer and diagnosed with turbo, catalytic converter failure. 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 stated that fuel can be smelled while driving, and experience…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 06/02/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was parked with the hood open, started, idling, and driving at various speeds, she observed a ticking noise emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, a mechanic friend stated that when they observed the vehicle, the ticking noise was emanating from the fuel injec…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 05/26/2026

  • “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would consume fuel at a rapid pace without warning. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would shudder upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V164000(Fuel System, Gasoline) 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…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 05/13/2026

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How common are 2022 Ford Escape fuel system problems?
63 owners reported fuel system issues to NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Escape. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Is there a recall for 2022 Ford Escape fuel system problems?
Yes — campaign 22V859000, campaign 25V165000, campaign 25V467000, campaign 24V187000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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