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2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Electrical system Problems

Complaints
43about this part
Share
15%of 290 total for the year
Median mileage
25,150miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 15% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,150 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car has suffered a sudden and complete loss of engine power while driving at full speed on the highway. This has happened on two occasions. These were very, very dangerous situations. Each time it was only through good luck that we were able to make it across two lanes of speeding traffic in a car with no engine power to pull off on the shoulder of the highway. After the car was shut down for a few minutes, it restarted each time. The first occurrence happened in june, 2020, while driving with my child. …”

NHTSA complaint #11407409, filed 2021-04, 28,799 miles

“Passenger side blind spot warning idicator in mirror come on when no other vehicle is present. At other times, indicator does not come on at all, even if a vehicle is present in the blind spot. This is a safety issue. Indicator cannot be trusted. Many owners report this same problem on forums. Ford has no solution.”

NHTSA complaint #11399549, filed 2021-03, 6,000 miles

“While driving down highway at approximately 45mph a warning appeared stop safely now with a hazard sign. The vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power and slowed to appx 5mph. Was unable to regain speed and accelerator did not respond. Approximately 30 seconds later an oncoming ambulance appeared over the hill in the opposite lane and proceeded past. Power still was not restored. Continued short distance until able to safely pull over to side of road. Unable to shut off vehicle. Arranged for vehicle to be towed to dealer friendly Ford poughkeepsie ny. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331444, filed 2020-06, 5,000 miles

“entertainment system needs to be reset multiple times a day. bluetooth does not connect to the same cell phone i have been using and needs to be re-connected manually every time I start the car. stereo and gps are non-responsive and require restart to properly operate. Bluetooth needs to connect automatically to my phone.”

NHTSA complaint #11579272, filed 2024-03

“We were traveling to Springfield MO and just before Strafford our 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid SE flashed a wrench warning on our screen and immediately went into limp mode in rush hour traffic on I-44. We were in the passing lane going up a hill at the time passing a commercial truck and our speed dropped significantly. Luckily the vehicles behind us to were able slow down in time.”

NHTSA complaint #11611195, filed 2024-08

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20231250%
20221217%
20212319%
20204315%
2013120%
201217%
201113%
201023%
2009117%
20086414%
20071915%
20063616%
2005169%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

Body and structure
105 complaintsEngine
64 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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