2022 Ford Escape recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 68
Latest campaign: Feb 17, 2026

Recall summary by component2

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Feb 17, 2026	26V091000 25V789000

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 17, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 17, 202626V091000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V091000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. Risk Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V091000 · Feb 17, 2026
Nov 14, 202525V789000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V789000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure. Risk Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V789000 · Nov 14, 2025

Feb 17, 202626V091000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V091000

What's wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. This recall expands previous recall numbers 24V954 and 25V489. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 18, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V091000 · Feb 17, 2026

Nov 14, 202525V789000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V789000

What's wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Risk: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM), free of charge. Owners are advised to only use "Auto EV" mode and will be instructed by mail to limit the maximum charge of the battery until the remedy has been completed. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC4. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 24V954 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 18, 2025.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V789000 · Nov 14, 2025

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component68

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68Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	34	50	1	2	0
Service brakes	13	19	1	0	0
Electrical system	10	15	0	0	0
Structure	7	10	0	1	0
Power train	5	7	0	1	0
Unknown or other	5	7	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	6	2	0	1
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	3	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	3	1	0	0
Hydraulic	1	1	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	1	0	0	0
Air bags	1	1	1	0	1
Seats	1	1	0	0	0
Wheels	1	1	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“"While driving my 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid, the vehicle suffered an abrupt powertrain failure.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764780
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated.”
Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763053
Power train
“On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford Escape HEV caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending).”
Filed 07/24/2026 · ODI 11752612

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2022 Ford Escape recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Escape. The most recent, 26V091000 (reported February 17, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ford Escape recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ford Escape?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 68 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Ford Escape?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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