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Buying a used 2022 Ford Escape Phev? Check these 2 recalls first
Both recalls on this plug-in hybrid are critical and both concern the high-voltage battery: one for potential battery failure and one for battery fire risk. Neither directs owners to stop driving or park outside. NHTSA holds 78 unverified owner complaints, heavily weighted toward engine (36) and electrical system (23) — the same systems the recalls touch — with 11 in power train. Those reports allege 1 crash and 1 injury, and no fires. Battery recall status is the central question on this year.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written proof both high-voltage battery recalls were completed, by VIN, before purchase
- Ask whether the battery pack was ever replaced or serviced, and for the shop paperwork
- Test EV-mode driving and charging for warning lights or power loss, given the engine and electrical complaints
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Ford Escape Phev
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid battery may fail | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid battery fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
78 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 36 | None found |
| Electrical System | 23 | Yes |
| Power Train | 11 | None found |
| Fuel System | 7 | None found |
| Structure | 5 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |