2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 22%of 290 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,566miles
- 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 other or unknown of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, 22% of the 290 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,566 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and all of a sudden my 2020 Ford escape se sport hybrid flashed 'stop safely now' and my car essentially died on me. Fortunately, I only approaching a gate at about 20mph to exit a parking lot so I wasn't going fast. However, I could t restart the car or move it for a few minutes. As such, I had to leave the car in the middle of the lane until it would finally start. It has only 6400 miles on it. This has not happened before, but from reading other forums it seems to be somewhat prevalent.”
NHTSA complaint #11396166, filed 2021-02, 6,400 miles“While steadily driving at 40 MPH on a two-lane highway, I suddenly lost engine power and simultaneously received a warning message on the driver's display to stop vehicle safely now. I was able to drive to where road had a shoulder, but the car's speed was limited to maybe 10 MPH even with the accelerator pressed. (the car is a hybrid, but had only very limited propulsive power in what seemed to be an electric mode.) the gas engine did not kick in even when the accelerator was pressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299378, filed 2020-01, 475 miles“Was driving on strret when car started decelerating for no reason. I pushed on gas pedal but car slowed to a stop in middle of traffic. Everything running but gas pedal not responding. Had to turn car on/off for several minutes before car would accelerate again.”
NHTSA complaint #11372906, filed 2020-11, 1,432 miles“Panoramic vista roof panel improperly aligned from factory which allowed rain water to flow to interior and damage headliner / wet electronics of vehicle due to front edge of the sliding glass panel not fully contacting the margin seal.”
NHTSA complaint #11388209, filed 2021-01, 790 miles“The top of dash board in its entirety but specifically the trim piece around the heads-up display on specific trim/modes creates a reflection upon the windshield, particularly directly in the drivers main sight line, with such low opacity it makes driving visibility difficult. Additionally the trim piece is smooth plastic, whereas the dash itself is textured. This occurs primarily during the day during any lighting condition outside and is increased with direct sunshine upon the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11364301, filed 2020-10, 2,200 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 29% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 17 | 14% |
| 2020 | 64 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 13 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
105 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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