2022 Ford Escape: Rodents gnawed vital wires
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Escape report: rodents gnawed vital wires. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 26,500 miles.
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints for the 2022 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11741655 (filed 06/02/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle on many occasions, the vehicle would start up and display odd error messages. for example, if the vehicle was plugged in, it stated to go to the owner's manual. the vehicle …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11739144 (filed 05/20/2026): “Check engine light on with powertrain malfunction / reduced power notification on myford pass app. scanned with obd scanner and it has code p0929…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: dealer replaced (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,700 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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