2020 Ford Escape Hybrid structure problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer performed the software reprogramming; however, a week after the recall repair, the display screen and rearview camera shut off…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong odor of mold and mildew was inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered that rainwater had leaked into the trunk and spare…”
filed Feb 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 32 | 27% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.