2020 Ford Escape structure problems
670 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Ford Escape — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after the dealer performed an unknown recall repair on the front driver’s side door, the failure occurred. The contact stated that the front driver’s side window intermittently failed to roll up or roll down and made a squeaking sound…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the hatch was automatically raised to place groceries inside the vehicle; however, the hatch unexpectedly lowered and struck the contact on the head. Medical assistance was not needed. The contact placed a…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicleCampaign 25V829000 · Dec 1, 2025
- In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the…Campaign 22V484000 · Jul 7, 2022
Structure problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 Escape | 20 | 9% |
| 2021 Escape | 90 | 27% |
| 2019 Escape | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 19 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 62 | 2% |
| 2016 Escape | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 Escape | 36 | 3% |
| 2014 Escape | 84 | 4% |
| 2013 Escape | 86 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Escape
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.