Worst 2020 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 490 | 1 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 278 | 3 | — | 4,313 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 192 | 3 | — | 50,476 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 138 | — | — | 26,544 mi | |
| ENGINE | 98 | — | — | 55,338 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 95 | — | 1 | 37,384 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 89 | — | — | 48,609 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 56 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 50 | — | — | 46,050 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 37 | 1 | — | 39,282 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 36 | — | — | 54,989 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 30 | 1 | — | 52,249 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 29 | — | — | 15,632 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 3 | — | 12,721 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 23 | — | 1 | 23,183 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 21 | — | — | 48,282 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 20 | — | 1 | 22,301 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 3 | — | 18,002 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | 2 | — | 16,198 mi | |
| WHEELS | 15 | 1 | — | 1,890 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 11 | — | — | 46,130 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 9 | — | 29,425 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | — | 23,338 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 8 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 82,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 6 | — | — | 40,973 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 162 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Ford Escape
82 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~18,706,513 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles. The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
+ 72 more recalls
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