2022 Ford Escape consumer reviews

I’m really enjoying my 2022 Ford Escape SE more than I expected. This SUV is new to me having purchased “used” at 4500 miles just 3 weeks ago. It’s mainly used for my work commute. We just finished a trip we take several times per year and what comfort and performance! The several drive modes - normal, eco, sport and slippery roads - really make a difference in response, feel and performance. I used eco mode for the 350 mile trip home and confirm an incredible range of well over 500 miles on a 16 gallon tank. This is not a hybrid! This shreds the performance of our well-liked 2015 escape that gets about 350-400 mile range on the same size tank. The turning radius of my 2022 is noticeably improved over our 2015 model. The headlights with auto high beam is a real treat too. The heated seats are excellent & improved over our 2015 for fast heating & comfort that goes beyond the seat to the seat back as well. I’m looking forward to owning this SUV for many years.

It appears that too many negative/unhappy individuals have posted reviews on this car. My experience after a month has been great! Yes there is a problem with squeaking brakes at low speeds and the brake dust is excessive, ehh h speaks to cheap ones being used but just use brake cleaner and it hasn’t been an issue since for me. When it comes to the comfort, I am very satisfied! Front seat adjustment is great and I get almost zero back fatigue. The heated seats and steering wheel are fantastic and heat up very quickly. I also love the sliding rear seat and I already fit a 29 inch mountain bike inside and only had to fold down the 60 split to do it. The engine is kind of odd sounding because it’s a 3 cylinder. It’s not suede refined, but when you really get in the has it’ll break the front tires loose and does sound kind of good because it’s half a v6. The looks are conservative, but I painted my wheels black with plastidip and it transformed the car and now it looks like a baby Porsche Cayenne. Kind of sad Ford already redesigned the front but I get it that they had to make it look more SUV and less lifted Focus, which is mostly what it is because Americans hate cars I guess. But I love the benefits of an SUV, but driving dynamics (to a degree) of a car. It’s very planted and at times fun to drive. Sync 3 infotainment is a breeze to use and I LOVE using the remote start through the FordPass app for free. My car is always the right temperature when I get in. I know this generation has some problems when it came out, but so far I am loving mine and look forward to many reliable miles (hopefully) with proper upkeep and maintenance.

Brand new, as soon as I started driving it black smoke dust on the front tire rims was covered, a month and half later it got worse and the dealer or ford are still not able to figure it out or correct the problem! It’s the worst car I have driven and very uncomfortable! Very disappointed!

I regretted buying this car as soon as I drove it off the lot. It is not comfortable at all and there are so many buttons to figure out how to use them all I feel like I am in an airplane. And forget trying to read the manual. The dealership sucked, too. I don't know why I went through with the purchase.

New car drives great it has everything I asked for. My granddaughters love it, they can’t wait to take it on vacation.they love the fact that I made sure they would have air conditioning

This car has plenty of power. However the brakes suck. The dealer said it will be ok after a few thousand miles. The front brakes squeal when backing up and I have seen heads turn. I am 78 years old and owned many cars and this one is the worst. You have to think before braking or get yelled at by my wife. Maybe they make less aggressive pads by now. This Escape would still be on the lot if I had known better. Thanks for listening. Ron

This car is a disaster 😫 would not recommend it to any one.My wife bought it from Triple Crown ford in Stehenville Texas. Do not buy this car!

Not an SUV. Too small it’s a car and we wanted an SUV. I never had a car I hated so much wish I could take it back for refund

We enjoyed our new car very much. We drive to CO, UT, ID, MT and back . Good gas mileage!!! BUT—The under part of the car that is not protected by a plate —and is vulnerable. The vital cables to the coolant are susceptible to damage because there is only a cloth material protecting them. On our way home, we drove though a dip in the highway at night —that was full of water —and the force of the water broke the cables out. NO PROTECTION!! We were stranded in Eagar, AZ and hobbled into Showlow to the Ford Dealership. They had no rentals for us but blessedly a friend rescued us. We’ve been waiting for parts or something (they are not good at communication) for nearly 4 weeks. We have no way to go home. I’m not sure the mechanic can even fix our car. Why would Ford sell cars that their mechanics don’t know how to fix OR that parts are not available? We like our car. We just want it repaired and returned to us. The warranty would not even cover the expense.

I've had my car about 3 weeks. I really like it. There are a few small mistakes that keep it from a perfect five. The door pull to close the door is just an opening. It should be a small pocket, perfect for a ChapStick or a few quarters or whatever. The cup holders have small arms meant to hold a smaller cup or keep a cup secure I guess. They are hinged at the bottom so they are very annoying and difficult to put larger cups in the holder. They should be hinged at the top. The power windows are only automatic down, you must hold the switch the entire way up. When you touch the spot on the outside door handle to lock the car there should be a 4-5 second delay before the automatic unlock activates. That would allow you to check and confirm the car is locked. Small things, but things that could be done better to make the car even better.