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2020 Ford Escape Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Ford Escape has 16 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 4, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELSUpon starting our vehicle, we received several warning lights relating to collision control and that...
Sep 1, 2025STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHEROut of nowhere, my vehicle had an AWD module failure. This has led to several other subsystems being...
Jun 5, 2025STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERY TIME I TRIED TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS
Feb 4, 2025STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s...
Dec 27, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESCar experiences delayed start after depressing ignition button and then afterwards the power steerin...
Dec 13, 2024STEERING,WHEELSALL WHEEL DRIVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING IN ICY/SNOWY CONDITION. CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WAR...
Dec 9, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the ABS and...
Oct 11, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELSI brought my vehicle into its manufacturer service center after noticing several issues. The vehicle...
Oct 1, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4WD module was failing. It affected hill braking, AWD and collision alert and other components. Th...
Sep 24, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s...
Nov 8, 2023STEERING,STRUCTUREThe spot welds on the interior door assembly for the check arm broke off. Causing damage to my power...
Aug 15, 2023STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESI lost my ability to steer my vehicle. I attempted to step on the brakes and nothing happened. I hit...
Sep 8, 2022STEERINGpscm loss of power steering pulling into drive way minor damage to right fronty fender and bumper if...
Apr 6, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURECAR JERKS OFF TO THE SIDE OF THERE IS A TURN LANE, ALMOST PULLED STEERING WHEEL OUT OF MY HANDS. DOE...
Jul 7, 2020STEERINGWHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, VEHICLES LANE KEEP ASSIST DETECTED THAT I WAS OUT OF MY LANE AND STEER...
Jul 3, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAINON THE 1.5L ENGINE WHEN YOU ARE ACCELERATING IN THE NORMAL DRIVING MODE YOU EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION I...

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