CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Ford Escape has 23 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,619 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 4 fires, 28 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (676 reports).
2020 Ford Escape recalls
Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape vehicles, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles, have a front windshield wiper motor that may fail.
Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View
The center display's rearview camera image may flip or invert when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2022 and 2025 Ford Escape vehicles may have liftgate hinge covers that are not properly secured.
Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk
The engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak.
Reduced braking possible if brake booster fails
Certain 2020 vehicles may have rear brake pads that were manufactured incorrectly.
Fuel Injector May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A fuel injector in the engine can crack and leak gasoline inside the engine compartment.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Engine Failure Can Release Oil and Fuel, Risking Engine Fire
Some 2020-2023 Ford Escape, 2021-2023 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles with 2.5L hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Fuel Injector May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
A fuel injector in these vehicles may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
High-Voltage Battery Can Short Circuit, Causing Power Loss or Fire
A manufacturing defect in one or more high-voltage battery cells can cause an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Transmission May Shift to Neutral, Causing Loss of Power
The hybrid powertrain control module software in certain vehicles may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Engine failure can cause compartment fire
Certain hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines may fail, releasing engine oil and fuel vapor into the engine compartment.
Fuel injector can crack and leak, creating fire risk
A fuel injector on this vehicle's 1.5L engine may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Engine failure can spill oil and fuel vapor, risking a fire
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles with a 2.5L hybrid (HEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine may have a problem.
Battery Welds May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power
Certain hybrid vehicles have insufficient welds inside the high-voltage traction battery.
Oil leak can raise fire risk in 1.5L engine
The engine oil separator housing can crack and develop an oil leak.
Low Rear Axle Lubricant Can Seize Drive Unit, Causing Loss of Control
The rear drive unit may not have enough lubricant, which can cause the rear drive axle to seize.
Low Tire Warning May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
The body control module, which handles signals from the rear tire pressure monitoring sensors and the remote key fob, may intermittently fail to receive those signals.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Loose bolts can cause transmission fluid leaks and fire risk
Some vehicles may have missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap inside the automatic transmission.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
Some side curtain airbags may have been improperly crimped during manufacturing.
Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain manual front and rear seats in these vehicles may be missing a third pawl in the recliner mechanism, which is needed to keep the seatback strong.
Most common 2020 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 1,619 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 676 |
| Unknown Or Other | 309 |
| Power Train | 245 |
| Electrical System | 162 |
| Engine | 122 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 121 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 97 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 77 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 54 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 45 |
What owners report
AWD Module fails to communicate properly due to bad ground connection. Dashboard message shows AWD Failure, Pre-collision assist warning unavailable, Electronic stability control unavailable, and Hill start assist failure. Ford is aware of this problem and has issued TSB 23-2061. These vehicles should be re-called because important safety features become inoperative and the possibility of a collision is greatly increased.
Opened sunroof and middle piece that holds liner broke and liner slid back into car .. schickers Ford in union said there were several cars with same problem Ford won't fix and warranty not covering. Just brought car in March
The fabric liner at the top of the car that is a sun block for the moon roof has come loose multiple times on both sides and it seems that the piece that should retract and keep tension on the cloth so that it properly feeds into the head liner is malfunctioning. The dealership has attempted to fix it multiple times and it continues to come loose and is now out of warranty. It hangs down when attempting to open the roof and blocks the rear view for the driver which is a huge safety concern.
Driver side door is increasingly noisy when opening the hinge makes a loud popping noise. The window will randomly not close. I saw on this website others are having the same problem. It has not been inspected by anyone, but can be.
I am the owner of a U.S.-specification 2020 Ford Escape currently stationed in the Netherlands under military orders. I attempted to complete all open safety recalls through an authorized Ford dealership in the Netherlands. The dealership reviewed the vehicle and performed the actions available to them, but the recalls remain open. Open recalls include Ford Recall 25S76 / NHTSA Recall 25V467 involving the fuel injector system and Ford Recall 26C11 / NHTSA Recall 26V123 involving the SYNC and rearview camera display system. The dealership advised that not all recall actions could be fully completed overseas due to limitations associated with servicing a U.S.-market vehicle and/or remedy avai
2020 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2020 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford Escape: Wipers May Fail, Reducing Driver Visibility; Rearview Camera Image May Flip, Reducing Rear View; Liftgate Hinge Covers May Detach, Raising Crash Risk; Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk; Reduced braking possible if brake booster fails. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Escape?
Based on 1,619 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (676), Unknown Or Other (309), Power Train (245).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.