2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 22%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 22% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Unexpected stop safely now warning appeared on instrument cluster while traveling on the interstate. Engine lost power and was on battery-only (hybrid vehicle). Pulled over, and engine shut off completely. Unable to re-start engine immediately after. Dealership stated engine/drivetrain fault but found nothing. That was on february 14th a 1,875 miles on the odometer, and the warning/loss of power happened again on march 2, 2020 with 2,003 miles on the odometer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316185, filed 2020-03, 1,875 miles“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“I have received 2 letters from manufacturer, than I had appointment dealer service, I went there and worker sad to me we don't have it, than I tried another services , they same answer, than I contacted ford, ford told to me car is good condition don't need replacement”
NHTSA complaint #11615422, filed 2024-09“My escape continues to shut down after parking and will not restart. Push button light will sometimes turn green but will not come on , dial to P flashes but will not move . Sometime I can quickly jump it off and it restarts but most recently and to get someone to disconnect both batteries and reconnect and it will start … it acts like it has to restart the electrical system . I have seen many examples of others having the same issues”
NHTSA complaint #11595981, filed 2024-06“This recall is very serious, I do not feel safe driving my car as it could explode and kill me, and or others. No eta on a serious recall, even though I am being forced to pay for repairs, and possibly cause more damage to my engine for this serious recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11565127, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11029931Mar 6, 2026Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 13% |
| 2022 | 34 | 49% |
| 2021 | 36 | 29% |
| 2020 | 64 | 22% |
| 2013 | 4 | 80% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 | 74 | 17% |
| 2007 | 27 | 22% |
| 2006 | 43 | 20% |
| 2005 | 17 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
105 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsElectrical system
43 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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