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2022 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

58Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
26.1%Of all 222 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE58 · 26.1%
SERVICE BRAKES32 · 14.4%
ENGINE29 · 13.1%
POWER TRAIN28 · 12.6%
Unspecified / other24 · 10.8%

Share of the 222 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The check…”NHTSA complaint 11639875 — filed 01/31/2025
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road…”NHTSA complaint 11611557 — filed 08/29/2024
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11608686 — filed 08/15/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Escape have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Escape: 58 of 222 complaints on file (26.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Escape have in total?

222 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.