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2020 Ford Escape Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Ford Escape has 246 NHTSA other complaints and 5 other-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

246

Complaints

5

Recalls

7

Injuries Reported

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

Other Recalls

20V575000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and...

24V852000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...

25V442000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...

25V685000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...

26V123000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the c...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAwd module fault seeing a lot of other owners having same issue of awd module breaking and causing a...
Feb 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERDrivers side door is popping/cracking. Upon reasearching I found numerous others complaing of the sa...
Jan 20, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFord should act quicker than they are doing. The said vehicle could catch on fire anytime and Ford d...
Dec 29, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERSunroof shade blocking rear visibility when open, when open it’s not rolling up into cavity
Dec 25, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN December 25th, 2025, my vehicle started to shift poorly, breaking very harshly, giving a clo...
Dec 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving and idling, strong exhaust fumes enter the cabin, especially when the vehicle is in pa...
Dec 6, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERAs a firefighter, I find it concerning that this recall has been issued for so long and no resolutio...
Dec 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESUNKNOWN When I start my car for the 1st time that day & start to back up with my foot on the break,...
Dec 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI am getting warnings on my dash every day, about TPMS system failure. Sometimes it shows all four t...
Dec 1, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCabin fills with gasoline fumes when on. Took it to local dealership to have Manufacturer Recall Num...
Dec 1, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERChrome around shifter knob is peeling up causing gashes in drivers fingers. A key function to adjust...
Nov 29, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe front driver doors latch has snapped and no longer catches the door. The door clicked every time...
Nov 28, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe back passenger door is stuck closed and will not open even though the power locks and physical l...
Nov 23, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER1. AWD system: sensor in rear axel causing "AWD system fault error". 2. Without the functionality o...
Oct 13, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCatalyst converter just brock while driving. The muffler shop repair said that a lot of other car ow...
Oct 5, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMoonroof/sunroof shade came off tracks upon normal use (opening) and is loose. The shade falling dow...
Sep 22, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERA recall on rear camera was listed. My vehicle has distorted image when damp and rainy weather. Can ...
Sep 21, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe sunshade fell of the tracks due to a malfunction with the slide being hit by the guard piece tha...
Sep 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTUREWarning lamps messages says so many things not available dash board crazy with at least 10 messages ...
Sep 16, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMoonroof shade trim failure causing moonroof shade to derail. Requires extensive disassembly to repa...

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