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2020 Ford Escape Seats Problems

Seats complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Ford Escape has 9 NHTSA seats complaints and 1 seats-related recall.

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

9

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

Seats Recalls

19V633000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Fo...

All Seats Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 3, 2025SEATSThe passenger front seat handle to let the seat recline broke off. There has to be some kind of defe...
Aug 1, 2023SEATSThe seat heating element is stuck up out of the seat pushing into the person driving.
Apr 28, 2021SEATSTHE SEATS HAVE METAL PROTRUDING FROM THE REAR PORTION WHERE YOUR TAILBONE WOULD REST. IT'S NOT JUST ...
Feb 6, 2021SEATSTHE DRIVER'S SEAT IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. THERE IS A LUMP OR BULGE IN THE BACK PART OF THE BOTTO...
Jan 11, 2021SEATS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver’s side door was emitting a c...
Dec 19, 2020SEATSThe driver's seat has something protruding (seat heater?) into your tailbone which causes pain and d...
Sep 1, 2020SEATSTHE SPRINGS OR BAR AT THE BACK OF THE BOTTOM SEAT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT IS POKING UP AND I HAVE TO ADJ...
Jul 3, 2020SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE REAR VIEW/BACKUP CAMERA HAS NOT WORKED SINCE THE DAY WE DROVE IT HOME. IT WILL WORK INTERMITTEN...
Nov 25, 2019SEATSTHE DRIVERS SEAT (BOTTOM CUSHION) HAS A PIECE OF METAL OR HEAVY WIRING, ABOUT 2 INCHES LONG, AT THE ...

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