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2020 Ford Escape Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
0%of 1,619 total for the year
Median mileage
323miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2020 Ford Escape, 0% of the 1,619 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 323 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.

“Headlights are plastic and they are discolored on the inside. I had one replaced 1 year ago at surprise Ford in surprise arizona, but both are discolored or fogged up. When driving at night the lighting is greatly diminished. The headlight have been this way since I bought the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11461943, filed 2022-04

“I have things wrong with my vehicle that are not currently included in recalls for my specific VIN but they are for the same model year. Yesterday, I paid $6000 to fix a stuck wastegate on the turbo and something to do with the ABS. I was informed that there is a $700 problem with a vacuum pump. I have also paid for 2 costly repairs, one that wouldn't let the car start after refueling and something else that triggered a check engine light. How do you get a recall extended to include other VINs? …”

NHTSA complaint #11752422, filed 2026-07

“Interior lights are not working. Took the car to the dealership under the manufacturer warranty and they are unable to solve the problem. The dealership replaced the body control module and this did not fix the problem. Service tech stated they need to contact Ford Engineering to resolve the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11426910, filed 2021-07

“While driving on the interstate at 70mph, the entire dash display went black for a few seconds, then returned on. This happened three times, then returned back to normal.”

NHTSA complaint #11560270, filed 2023-12

“The contact rented a 2020 Ford Escape from hertz rental car. The contact stated while taking off from a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The contact stated the turn signal indicators were inoperable. Additionally, the rear back over prevention camera was off centered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11373989, filed 2020-11

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202411%
202322%
202252%
202151%
202070%
2019132%
2018121%
2017401%
201661%
2015131%
2014151%
2013151%
201220%
201130%
201040%
200950%
200860%
200710%
200620%
200581%
200420%
200310%
2002121%
200161%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Escape

Body and structure
671 complaints
Other or unknown
313 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
243 complaints
Fuel system
199 complaints
Electrical system
160 complaints
Engine
122 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
69 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
54 complaints
Brakes
45 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaints
Vehicle 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 31, 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