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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
3%of 290 total for the year
Median mileage
23,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 3% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,900 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.

“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

“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 vehicle is continuously triggers a check engine light, which goes on and off. It states on the FORD APP that the engine is detecting that the exhaust gas recirculation system flow is higher than expected for the operating conditions. I have repeatedly requested that this be evaluated but every time I go in for service they tell me that they will not look at it unless the check engine light is on (Which it goes on and off all the time with the same record) and they refuse to go off the check engine history on my APP. …”

NHTSA complaint #11575510, filed 2024-03

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle at the gas station, fuel was splashing out of the fuel filler neck. The contact stated that upon attempting to refuel the vehicle again, the gas pump nozzle unintendedly stopped several times and fuel splashed onto the contact; however, the fuel tank was not full. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The message Service Engine Soon and other unknown messages were displayed on the Ford Mobile App. …”

NHTSA complaint #11608505, filed 2024-08, 43,578 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V380000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11534109, filed 2023-07, 19,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202234%
202197%
202093%
2013120%
2012213%
201138%
201058%
200996%
2008276%
200776%
2006105%
200584%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

Body and structure
105 complaints
Engine
64 complaints
Other or unknown
64 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
6 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology