2022 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2022 Ford Escape, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 48,950 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (38% of reports).
- 63fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 48,950median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 4related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline contacted: mentioned in 24 of 63 complaints (38%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 63 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 63 | 27% | 48,950 |
| 2021 Escape | 44 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2020 Escape | 120 | 7% | 52,741 |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2018 Escape | 12 | 1% | 112,324 |
| 2017 Escape | 21 | 1% | 83,000 |
| 2016 Escape | 9 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Escape | 16 | 1% | 91,500 |
| 2013 Escape | 40 | 1% | 68,875 |
| 2012 Escape | 26 | 4% | 47,103 |
| 2011 Escape | 33 | 3% | 42,500 |
| 2010 Escape | 71 | 3% | 64,043 |
| 2009 Escape | 88 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 Escape | 22 | 1% | 65,205 |
| 2007 Escape | 9 | 4% | 53,100 |
| 2006 Escape | 18 | 4% | 50,078 |
| 2005 Escape | 30 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Escape | 9 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 4 | 1% | 25,211 |
| 2002 Escape | 18 | 2% | 70,089 |
| 2001 Escape | 47 | 5% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Ford Escapes have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2022 Ford Escape (27% of the 235 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 48,950 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2022 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 24 of 63 complaints.
See all 2022 Ford Escape problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Escape years.