2020 Ford Escape: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Escape. The newest campaign is 26V123000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Mar 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V123000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

23 campaigns, newest first. 5,016,688 units in total.

26V1230003 Mar 2026Back Over Prevention / Software
26V1170003 Mar 2026Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
25V8290001 Dec 2025Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments
25V69300010 Oct 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Pads
25V68500010 Oct 2025Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
25V46700011 Jul 2025Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V34500023 May 2025Engine
25V16500014 Mar 2025Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
24V95400020 Dec 2024Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V33000010 May 2024Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
23V38000026 May 2023Engine
22V85900018 Nov 2022Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
22V4840007 Jul 2022Structure / Body / Bumpers / Active Shutters/Grill
22V33100013 May 2022Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
22V19100025 Mar 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Oil/Lubrication
21V01100015 Jan 2021Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
20V63500015 Oct 2020Electrical System / Body Control Module/Bcm
20V57500023 Sep 2020Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
20V55000010 Sep 2020Power Train / Automatic Transmission
20V41500017 Jul 2020Air Bags / Side/Window
19V63300028 Aug 2019Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

26V123000Received 3 Mar 2026. 889,950 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jun 2026.
26V117000Received 3 Mar 2026. 604,533 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S14.
25V829000Received 1 Dec 2025. 108,762 units.
Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SD6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2026.
25V693000Received 10 Oct 2025. 13,451 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Pads
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V922.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Nov 2025.
25V685000Received 10 Oct 2025. 59,006 units.
Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA4.
25V467000Received 11 Jul 2025. 694,271 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S76.
25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.
25V345000Received 23 May 2025. 1,809 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S54. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2025.
25V165000Received 14 Mar 2025. 33,576 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2025.
24V954000Received 20 Dec 2024. 20,484 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S79. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2025.
24V852000Received 8 Nov 2024. 27,678 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2024.
24V330000Received 10 May 2024. 9,312 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2024.
23V380000Received 26 May 2023. 125,322 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23S27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2024.
22V859000Received 18 Nov 2022. 521,746 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S73. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2023.
22V484000Received 7 Jul 2022. 100,689 units.
Structure / Body / Bumpers / Active Shutters/Grill
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair, and 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will modify the under engine shield and active grille shutter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S47.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S47. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2022.
22V331000Received 13 May 2022. 27 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 12, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S33.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2022.
22V191000Received 25 Mar 2022. 345,451 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Oil/Lubrication
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2022.
21V011000Received 15 Jan 2021. 147 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.
20V635000Received 15 Oct 2020. 689 units.
Electrical System / Body Control Module/Bcm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S59. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2020.
20V575000Received 23 Sep 2020. 620,246 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2021.
20V550000Received 10 Sep 2020. 97 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S49. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2020.
20V415000Received 17 Jul 2020. 68 units.
Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2021.
19V633000Received 28 Aug 2019. 639,137 units.
Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19C07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2019.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2020 Ford Escape
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE23013	Preliminary evaluation	Failed Door Check Arm Attachment Point	Structure / Body / Door	7 Jul 2023	24 Jan 2024
RQ21002	Recall query	Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance	Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera	3 Aug 2021	Open

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Other model years

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Recall Register. 2020 Ford Escape: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/escape/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Escape?: 5,016,688 units in 23 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Escape have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 95 recall campaigns for the Ford Escape, model years 2000 to 2026. 23 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Ford Escape open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.