2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,002miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 1% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,002 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The edges of the tail light covers are sharp and when I accidentally brush my arms on them while the tailgate is up exposing the edges, I cut my arms badly. I could not upload pictures of the tailgate cover edges or the cuts on my arm which I have.”
NHTSA complaint #11561809, filed 2023-12“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was extreme moisture inside the driver's side rear taillight housing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who took pictures of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,002.”
NHTSA complaint #11604327, filed 2024-07, 2,002 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
105 complaintsEngine
64 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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