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2020 Ford Escape Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
1%of 1,618 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,618 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the DPFE sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred approximately five months later when the check engine warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11671585, filed 2025-07, 56,819 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was drivable and was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11673503, filed 2025-07, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for the State Inspection and the vehicle failed the emissions test. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM); determining that the PCM was not sending the emissions information. The contact was informed that an update was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11639469, filed 2025-01, 88,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle eventually stopped; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated for approximately four months. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the parking brake, brakes, and the turbo charger needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11515579, filed 2023-04, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the engine was running rough, and the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing the cylinder head to crack. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11724903, filed 2026-03, 140,000 miles

Related recalls

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025415%
202411%
202344%
202263%
202141%
2020121%
20199416%
201834519%
201750919%
2016575%
2015444%
20141879%
20131756%
201261%
2011171%
2010352%
2009372%
2008382%
200762%
2006215%
2005906%
2004184%
2003478%
200229429%
200128228%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape

Body and structure
671 complaintsOther or unknown
313 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
243 complaintsFuel system
199 complaintsElectrical system
160 complaintsEngine
122 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsForward collision avoidance
68 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
54 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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