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2020 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Ford Escape has 102 NHTSA electrical complaints and 3 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Ford Escape

Structure
556
Other
246
Powertrain
192
Electrical
102
Fuel System
92
Engine
51
Visibility
29
Latches & Locks
28
Brakes
22
Steering
16
Speed Control
10
Seats
9
Wheels
9
Seat Belts
8
Suspension
8
Airbags
7
Lights
4

102

Complaints

3

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

20V635000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermit...

22V331000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient weld...

24V954000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more o...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSFor months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckl...
Oct 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local deal...
Sep 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI turned in a safety problem on my 2020 Ford Escape yesterday (tracking number 11688297), and now, w...
Sep 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINECar has self started in my garage 3 times in the last two weeks, just now it did it again. This is ...
Sep 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy Ford currently has 80K miles on it with no accidents and all recalls fixed by the dealer. This mo...
Aug 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONMy Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Pre Collision warning al...
Aug 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAll the TPMS sensors have had to be replaced on the Escape with under 51K miles on them. The Ford De...
Aug 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid experiences complete electrical failure - battery saving mode followed by...
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2020 Ford Escape Sunroof Shade Repair In my case, the curtain sags, obscuring the rear view. This is...
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERobd communication with emissions and state safety inspection. Ford knows -- will not fix under reca...
Jul 24, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWarning lights coming on and staying on unless I press ok on steering wheel. Warning lights are: pre...
Jul 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am the owner of a 2020 Ford escape. My vehicle falls under the recall dealing with defective fuel ...
Jul 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen had turn...
Jul 14, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen I push the driver window down and when I want to roll it up. The driver window don't go up i h...
Jul 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAll kinds of warning lights come in and stay on, which a lot of people are having the same issue whi...
Jun 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRESThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the message "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault...
Jun 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a...
Jun 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELSSubject: Safety Complaint – TPMS & Trunk System Failure on 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid I’m reporting tw...
May 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEUnderneath the transmission is a part that once damaged could emit steel into the transmission which...
May 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERA module is causing communication issues in the car between its and the key fob causing the car not ...

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